Student Worker – MC – Newspaper

Student Worker – MC – Newspaper

Job no : 495541

Work type : Student

Location : Meramec Campus

Categories : Student Workers

Title : Student - MC - Student Affairs

Employee Classification : Student Worker

Department Student Affairs

Position Summary :

The Montage student newspaper is hiring for editor positions to help lead student reporters with producing content for the publication. Each section editor of The Montage is responsible for generating, assigning, and editing content for their assigned pages. Section editors also assist in the training of staff members working within their section.

Primary Duties Performed :

Assume responsibility for all content in the section

Provide a weekly report to the managing editor regarding the status of stories, graphics, photos, and design for the section

Assign stories / assignments to staff members with instructions about content possibilities, length, and deadlines

Follow up with reporters about the status of individual assignments before deadline

Edit and proofread all section content while working with writers and reporters to verify

information such as names, numbers, and accuracy of details within each story

Train staff and improve the reporting and writing quality by providing extensive feedback

regarding angles, sources, leads, and overall content during the editing process

Write all stories for the section unclaimed by writers

Communicate with the photo and graphic design editors to plan visual elements of each page

Design and lay out the section with a focus on fair and accurate coverage

Edit headlines and / or captions

Develop and maintain contact with sources appropriate to the section

Maintain high journalism standards, acting as an example to the staff and the college community contributing as an active writer, designer, or photographer on staff with every issue

Represent staff by attending Board of Trustee and student governance meetings or by assigning this task to a staff reporter

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary Range :

15.00 Per Hour

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

St. Louis Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.