Job Description

Salary: $14.00 Hourly

Location : Main Campus - Mattoon, Illinois

Job Type: Student Positions

Job Number: 202300024

Division: Student Services

Department: Student Life

Opening Date: 07/19/2023

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description


Section Editor's are responsible for the entire production and final product of their respective section. The paper comes out monthly.

Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)


Essential Job Functions:

1. Gather story ideas for every issue.
2. Assign stories to writers/
3. Write headlines for your stories
4. Ensure all editorial content is based on verifiable facts
5. Arrive prepared and on time for weekly meetings.
6. Communicate with the Layout/Design Editor about your section.

Specific Functional Job Requirements


Education Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED.

Experience Requirements:

Newsroom experience preferred. Good spoken English skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Willingness to learn.

Knowledge:

knowledge of AP Style preferred.

Skills:

Excellent written communication skills.

Personal Requirements:

Ability to work as part of a team.

Additional Application Requirements:
Please attach a 300 word writing sample to application. Class assignment or writing sample is acceptable.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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