Apply for Vacancy for Managing Editor at Southern Illinois University in the USA. The category of the job is Communications – Journalism.
Position Summary:
Managing Editor of the The Daily Egyptian daily newspaper (print and online) in The School of Journalism at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts.
Additionally, the School of Journalism has 12 full-time faculty members who are accomplished scholars and professionals. Also, the School of Journalism is a lab-based school where students have the opportunity to work for the school newspaper The Daily Egyptian, the Saluki AdLab or River Region Evening Edition. The Daily Egyptian, established in 1916, has a rich history and has consistently earned prestigious awards.
Responsibilities:
- Train, mentor and advise student editorial staff and reporters on principles and standards of professional journalism through formal and informal meetings.
- Also, organize workshops each semester to train the DE student staff or to refresh their skills and keep them up to date.
- Review stories before they are released to check for grammar and journalistic balance.
- Critique each day’s news report-whether online, print, or social media.
- Likewise, be accessible to the DE staff on the day(s) of their deadlines.
- Consult with the Business and Advertising Manager on a regular basis to make sure that advertising revenue is in line with the expense of running the Daily Egyptian.
- Additionally, teach a class each semester, including the summer session.
- Furthermore, meet regularly with the Director of the SOJ to discuss issues and direction.
- Moreover, meet with the DE Policy and Review Board to discuss, review and set policies.
- Consult with the DE Policy and Review Board on selection the student editor and advertising manager.
- Also, coordinate entries for student journalism competitions, awards, and scholarships.
- Chaperone any student travel to conferences or award ceremonies if necessary.
- Furthermore, liaison to the community and national organizations relevant to the operation of the DE.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree, and a minimum of 10 years tested professional experience as a reporter; editor with a newspaper publication.
- Also, evidence of effective prior teaching experience in a 4-year college setting, expert experience as a consultant offering workshops and/or seminars, and expertise in an area such as sports, science or other specialized subject.
Detail:
Organization: Southern Illinois University
Deadline: 30th June 2021
Country: USA
City: Carbondale, IL
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