Hourly Pooled - Branding Iron Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Student Media

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JOB TITLE:  

Branding Iron Assistant Editor-in-Chief

JOB PURPOSE:   

Provide editing, proofing and page design supervision of newspaper copy before publication  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Edit all copy prepared for composition. 
2. Design and paginate pages for newspaper.
3. Proof all copy after composition.
4. Supervise and direct copy editors in the completion of the first three duties.
5. Meet daily with editor for consultation and assignment.
6. Maintain regular office hours of not less than 15 hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Full-time student
2. Minimum 2.5 GPA
3. Newspaper experience, including writing news stories.  
4. Must be available to start work Aug. 18, 2025
5. Must be available for publication deadlines on Sundays and Wednesday nights.
6. Must be available Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for training.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

1. Some supervisory experience. 
2. Basic knowledge of what goes into a good newspaper story, as well as other newspaper editorial content.
3.  Some prior newspaper experience.
4. Knowledge of AP style or willingness to learn.   

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

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

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 

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 jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

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