Student Media Editorial Advisor

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

Student Involvement at Auburn University is hiring a Student Media Editorial Advisor, formally titled Communications Editor. The advisor provides direction, management, and guidance for The Auburn Plainsman's news and editorial operations across digital and print platforms, as well as its overall newsroom functions. The role also supports other Student Media organizations as needed. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume combined into one document. The position is described as continuing. Auburn highlights its educational mission, collaborative culture, benefits and educational opportunities, work/life balance, and commitment to an inclusive environment.

Requirements

  • Degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications, or a related field.
  • Scope of experience in writing and editing communications or publications and/or in journalism.
  • For Level I: a bachelor's degree.
  • For Level II: a bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience, or a master's degree.
  • For Level III: a bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience, or a master's degree plus 2 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Master's degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications, or a related field.
  • Two or more years of experience working with a professional news organization as an editor or reporter, providing editorial oversight or advice and direction, managing a newsroom, and training news writers.
  • Experience advising and training college students while overseeing a student-run news publication.

Responsibilities

  • Provide editorial advice and direction primarily to The Auburn Plainsman and to other Student Media organizations as needed.
  • Advise The Auburn Plainsman editorial board on newsroom management and operations.
  • Coordinate and assist with editorial training for Student Media student staff members.
  • Collaborate with Communication and Journalism faculty to support student success.
  • Seek and oversee educational opportunities for Student Media students, primarily those at The Auburn Plainsman, including conferences, workshops, and professional development.
  • Collect and analyze data to inform decisions about The Auburn Plainsman's publication dissemination and newsroom operations.

Benefits

  • Auburn offers generous benefits and educational opportunities.
  • Auburn promotes a culture of support and work/life balance.
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