Content Manager-Editor, The Crest

University of St Thomas•Saint Paul, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The content manager-editors (CMEs) serve two primary roles. One, CMEs write and produce original stories; two, CMEs are responsible for managing production of multi-platform content on multiple stories that are written by other staff members. The Crest has multiple CMEs who have specific areas of editorial responsibility, such as Sports.

Requirements

Applicant should have junior or senior standing, but others will be considered
Has completed relevant coursework or has previous experience relevant to the job
Has participated in student media and has demonstrated leadership
Is dynamic, personable, organized, and has a team orientation
Possesses problem-solving skills
Is responsive, reliable, flexible and possesses good judgment
To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.
Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit.

Responsibilities

Submit story ideas and pursue stories of personal and professional interest
Meets with staff assigned to a story and discusses multimedia storytelling opportunities (text, photos, videos, graphics, etc.)
Based on storytelling decisions, meets with the assignment editor to build a team (e.g., writer, designer, photographer, videographer) that can meet the multiplatform vision for the story
Monitors story progress, checking with the assigned team; offers editorial review throughout story production
Provides initial review of finished content. Can send it back for revisions or forward. Once the CME is satisfied, the story is forwarded to the appropriate editors for final approval
Works with the Social Media Manager for content and promotional purposes
Completes other duties as assigned
Attends all Team Leader and staff meetings
Attends two 100-minute shifts per week
Conducts duties in accordance with the University Policy on Student Media