Valley Vanguard

Saginaw Valley State University • Lexington, MA

5d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: General responsibilities include advising the staff of The Valley Vanguard, SVSU's student newspaper, on sound and accepted journalistic practices. The advisor will also assist in the recruitment and training of staff members and monitor the newspaper’s operations to help ensure alignment with the objectives outlined in its Mission and Purpose Statement. In addition, the advisor shares responsibility for ensuring that the Vanguard develops and adheres to an annual budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide effective counsel to students to ensure the newspaper follows commonly accepted journalistic practices and principles. Advise Vanguard staff on editorial decisions (story selection, copy editing, layout, etc.) Assist in the production of issues, as appropriate. Review and edit stories, as appropriate. Identify resources to assist students in Vanguard operations. Provide training to student staff. Attend regular meetings of SVSU’s Professional Journalistic Practices Committee. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism, communications, or other related field.
• Knowledge of all aspects of newspaper operations.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Proficient in relevant software (Microsoft Office, Adobe, e.g.) and have the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective counsel to students to ensure the newspaper follows commonly accepted journalistic practices and principles.
• Advise Vanguard staff on editorial decisions (story selection, copy editing, layout, etc.)
• Assist in the production of issues, as appropriate.
• Review and edit stories, as appropriate.
• Identify resources to assist students in Vanguard operations.
• Provide training to student staff.
• Attend regular meetings of SVSU’s Professional Journalistic Practices Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package and employee benefits.
• Professional development to support and grow employees.
• Prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees through programs and gym memberships.
• Rewarding and recognizing employees' achievements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time