Vidette Editor-in-chief
About The Position
The student editor will be responsible for the formulation of editorial policy and all news-editorial aspects of the newspaper, including content, coverage, editing and the presentation of news and editorial matter. The student editor will have the final decision on whether a news story, photograph, editorial, column or advertisement is published and will bear responsibility for such decisions. The student editor will be concerned primarily with overall staff direction in the areas of news, opinion, photography, features, sports and editing. The student editor will also manage the web team, web content and design of videtteonline.com, as well as The Vidette’s social media accounts, newsletter and mobile application. The editor will be responsible for the selection of the news-editorial staff and will have the authority to organize it to fit the needs of the news organization in consultation with the editorial advisor and in accordance with university human resource policies. The editor will act as liaison with the public and other outside sources on news and editorial content. The student editor will be an ex-officio member of The Vidette Publication Board. The position requires approximately 30-35 hours per month. The term begins May 16, 2026.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the upcoming Fall 2026 and Spring 2026 semesters and be in good academic and disciplinary standing within Illinois State University.
- Have demonstrated proficiency in news reporting, editing, web content management and other phases of the daily operation of the campus news organization and its digital platforms, including a basic understanding of and the ability to manage all aspects of the process.
Responsibilities
- Formulation of editorial policy
- All news-editorial aspects of the newspaper, including content, coverage, editing and the presentation of news and editorial matter
- Final decision on whether a news story, photograph, editorial, column or advertisement is published
- Overall staff direction in the areas of news, opinion, photography, features, sports and editing
- Manage the web team, web content and design of videtteonline.com
- Manage The Vidette’s social media accounts, newsletter and mobile application
- Selection of the news-editorial staff
- Act as liaison with the public and other outside sources on news and editorial content
- Be an ex-officio member of The Vidette Publication Board
Benefits
- Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
