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JOB TITLE :

Branding Iron Editor-in-Chief

JOB PURPOSE :

To provide overall supervision of the Branding Iron newspaper.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Have overall responsibility for newspaper.
• Work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Verify and edit newspaper copy prior to composition.
• Prepare newspaper “dummy” for news and Page 1 material.
• Supervise the work of newspaper section editors.
• Supervise the work of newspaper’s assistant editor and copy editor.
• Supervise the work of the photo editor.
• Supervise the work of news staff writers.
• Work collaboratively with the BI Online editor and the Social Media editor to ensure information is being posted to the Web site in a timely manner.
• Produce articles for both the print and online editions.
• Provide material for editorial, op-ed pages.
• Dummy editorial, op-ed pages.
• Serve as public relations person for the paper.
• Conduct staff meetings as necessary.
• Attend Student Media Board meetings as ex-officio member.
• Serve as a direct line to adviser, sales manager, production coordinator, and business manager.
• Serve as a contact person with Communication and Mass Media Department.
• Provide written Editorial Policy to the Student Media Board at the first fall meeting.
• Superintend the operations of the newspaper production and deadline schedules.
• Need to be involved in active recruitment for class visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application :

WORK LOCATION :

On-campus : This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT / EEO :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email

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