Student Media Coding Assistant at University of Kansas
University of Kansas · Lawrence, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Lawrence
Job Description
65%- Review and Categorize Content
- Read assigned articles and social media posts
- Apply the coding guide to label each item appropriately
30%- Training
- Participate in training sessions to learn how to accurately apply the coding guide when categorizing media content.
5%- Team Communication
- Check in regularly with the supervisors and team to ask questions, share progress, and stay aligned on project goals.
Disclaimer
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Work Schedule
4-5 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Required Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in Spanish, with the ability to accurately interpret both Spanish and English content as indicated in application materials.
Advertised Salary Range
$15.00
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in media studies, political communication, or related fields.
- Desire to gain hands-on research experience.
Position Overview
We are seeking undergraduate students to join a research team examining how news outlets and social media platforms have covered the 2024 presidential election. In this role, students will analyze media content and categorize posts using a structured guide.
Reg/Temp
Temporary
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Resume detailing relevant academic, research, and/or work experience
- One-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and addressing how you meet the required qualifications.
- Contact information of two KU faculty members who can serve as references and speak to your academic abilities, reliability, or potential to contribute to a research project.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
