Student Media Coding Assistant

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This position will support a faculty-led research project by assisting with the review and categorization of selected digital materials. This role will include systematically applying a predefined coding scheme to selected news and social media content related to the 2024 presidential elections. The coding process supports the research team in organizing and analyzing media content to identify patterns, themes, and trends. This position requires attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to follow coding protocols accurately.

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• Apply established codes to assigned digital content from social media and online news sources. Coding will be conducted in person, following project guidelines and timelines. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential for maintaining coding reliability.
  

• Participate in in-person training sessions alongside fellow team members and the project supervisor. Training will cover how to apply a predefined coding scheme using a provided codebook. Students must demonstrate proficiency and consistency in applying codes before beginning independent work.
  

• Maintain regular communication with the project supervisor and team as needed to clarify coding questions, address issues, and ensure consistent application of procedures throughout the project.
  

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• Advanced proficiency in Spanish, with the ability to accurately interpret both Spanish and English content as indicated in application materials.
  

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• Interest in media studies, political communication, or related fields.
  
• Desire to gain hands-on research experience in media and politics.
  
• Prior coursework or experience with media content analysis or quantitative research methods.
  
• Familiarity with digital data entry tools such as spreadsheets or survey platforms.
  

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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).

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(1) Student employees are

(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.

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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.
  

Please submit all materials in a single PDF file labeled with your full name (e.g., FirstName_LastName.pdf). Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a short interview to further assess their fit for the position. To ensure consideration please apply before the application review date of

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Alcides Velasquez

avelasquez@ku.edu

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$15.00

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Monday September 29, 2025

Apply to Job

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• Posting ID: 31126BR
  
• Department: Communication Studies
  
• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
  
• Reg/Temp: Temporary
  
• Employee Class: S-Student