Daily Lobo Editor in Chief

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

16d•$1,250•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise the publication of the Daily Lobo. The Editor-in-Chief hires all desk editors and supervises their work. The Editor-in-Chief also supervises editorial production and copy edit staffs. The Editor fields concerns from the public and serves as a liaison between the advertising and editorial staffs. The Editor is expected to ensure the print newspaper is published weekly and the email newsletter is published four times per week. The Editor is accountable for all content in the newspaper, web site, email newsletter and social media. The editor may also responsible for representing the Daily Lobo at various university, city, state and national meetings. The Editor works with the Business Manager and reports to the Student Publications Board.

Requirements

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress

Nice To Haves

To be selected as editor of the Daily Lobo, candidate must be a student enrolled at UNM, have 6 hours or more at UNM during the current AND preceding semester.
Preferred candidates, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 by the end of last semester.
The editor is required to be enrolled at UNM in degree granting program for a minimum of 6 credit hours throughout the term of office, which is May 2023-April 2024.
Management skills.
Experience as a newspaper reporter and desk editor.
Knowledge of Associated Press Style and media law.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Experience in deadline situations.

Responsibilities

Supervise the publication of the Daily Lobo
Hire all desk editors and supervises their work
Supervise editorial production and copy edit staffs
Field concerns from the public
Serve as a liaison between the advertising and editorial staffs
Ensure the print newspaper is published weekly and the email newsletter is published four times per week
Accountable for all content in the newspaper, web site, email newsletter and social media
Representing the Daily Lobo at various university, city, state and national meetings
Work with the Business Manager
Report to the Student Publications Board