Editor In Chief

Compensation :

$21.04-$25.25 Compensation Type :

Hourly Employment Type :

Regular Grade :

NE09 Position Summary

Under general supervision, coordinates, supervises and manages the daily operation of the CNM Chronicle. Coordinates, oversees, and / or performs news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources.

Serves as primary point of contact for editorial issues. Oversees the coordination, supervision and completion of projects and / or events.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and / or projects.
• Ensure compliance with CNM, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations as they pertain to student publications.
• Provides guidance to editors in the acquisition of publication materials, recruits authors, negotiates contracts, oversees rights and permissions, approves revisions, and sets production schedules and priorities.
• Supervise student employees which includes work allocation, training, enforcement of internal procedures, and problem resolution;
• Assists in planning the annual budget allocated to the CNM Chronical.
• Assists with establishing and implementing long- and short-range department goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Plans, develops, and implements strategies for generating resources and / or revenues for the organization.
• Represents the organization at various community and / or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and / or policies.
• Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication.
• Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.
• Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
• Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
• Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
• Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.
• Assist reporters with news articles.
• Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
• Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree, or at least preferred; three (3) years of related experience.

Department : CNM Chronicle

EEO STATEMENT :

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.

Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.