Panther Newspaper Managing Editor
Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA
About The Position
The Managing Editor assists in all editorial and production elements of the newspaper, overseeing content, helping the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) manage the team, and promoting high journalistic standards. They can also contribute to writing in any section of the paper.
Requirements
- Background in journalism
- Ability to maintain professionalism and uphold ethical reporting standards
Responsibilities
- Oversee and approve content before publication, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to AP Style
- Assist EIC in editing articles and cutlines
- Refine article headlines
- Develop and enforce ethical journalistic practices, ensuring balanced and fact-based reporting
- Maintain relationships with editorial board and staff to support responsible reporting
- Collaborate with EIC and Creative Director to coordinate print editions
- Attend weekly staff and editorial board meetings
- Help EIC ensure all sections are aligned and deadlines are met
- Provide constructive feedback to writers, editors, and multimedia staff to enhance storytelling quality
- Assist in organizational development of the paper
- Contribute to stories across sections when applicable
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
