S&B Copy Editor
About The Position
The S&B is Grinnell College’s independent, student-run newspaper, founded in 1894. It is an award-winning publication with a monthly readership of more than 75,000 students, alumni, faculty, staff, citizens of Grinnell and many others. In spring 2026, The S&B won the Iowa College Media Association Best Newspaper of the Year award for its 2025-2026 coverage. The S&B covers everything from breaking news to long-term investigative stories. The student in this position will assist with the writing and producing of various types of communications-related content. Duties may include creating compelling written, visual or audio/visual content for placement in a variety of print and on-line channels; and organizing the created content and collected resource information in such a manner so that it can be easily located and utilized for future publications.
Requirements
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and work on a tight schedule
- Strong research skills
- Familiarity with The S&B’s content is a plus
Nice To Haves
- Excellent time management
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Uses independent judgement to create a final product
- No experience with The S&B is necessary for this position
Responsibilities
- Edit articles to ensure that they align with The S&B Style Guide and the Associated Press Style Guide, both online and in print
- Check the articles for names, dates and statements of fact to ensure accurate and truthful reporting
- Pitch and write stories on occasion
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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