Courier Student Newspaper Editor, SC2COURRESACT (FA26)

College of DuPage•Glen Ellyn, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a student worker position for the Courier Student Newspaper and Courier online publication. The role requires ensuring the newspaper is published on time, within budget, and adheres to high journalism standards of accuracy. The editor is responsible for the overall editorial quality, including reporting, writing, photography, design, and website content. Maintaining ethical and journalistic standards, and complying with relevant laws are key aspects of the role. The position also involves participating in weekly staff meetings, communicating effectively with editors and advisors, and representing the Courier, Student Life, and the College of DuPage professionally. Volunteers for Student Life events and attendance at Student Life Living Leadership workshops are also part of the role, along with actively recruiting new students to the newspaper.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for Fall/Spring semester or 1 credit hour for Summer semester.
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. If a first semester student, GPA requirement is waived.
High school diploma or equivalent.
If a Student qualifies for Federal Work Study, the Student will be hired as a Federal Work Study employee to utilize these funds.
COD Training
Compliance Training

Nice To Haves

Effective time management skills.
Effective communication skills.
Willingness to work as part of a team.
Openness to learning new things.

Responsibilities

Serve as a staff member for the Courier Student Newspaper and Courier online publication.
Ensure the newspaper is published on time, within budget, and in accordance with the highest of journalism practices of accuracy.
Responsible for the editorial quality of the Courier Student Newspaper in all aspects, including accuracy, reporting, writing, photography, design, and website.
Ensure that newspaper deadlines are met.
Maintain high ethical and journalistic standards, and abide by state, college and student press laws.
Participate in weekly staff meetings.
Maintain effective and appropriate communication with other editors and advisor(s).
Represent yourself, the Courier Student Newspaper, Student Life, and the College of DuPage in a professional manner at all times.
Volunteer for Student Life events as available.
Attend Student Life Living Leadership workshops as available.
Always be recruiting new students to the Courier Student Newspaper.