Student - Vantage Editor

General Description:

The Vantage, Newman University’s student-run newspaper, is looking for a student to serve as editor. Editors are responsible for editing and laying out pages and communicating with staff writers about deadlines and copy editing work. Apply NOW to join our team!
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Investigate and write weekly stories to supplement staff writer content
2. Page layout
3. Page editing and copy editing
4. Design graphics and other page content as needed
5. Communicate deadlines and copy editing notes to staff writers

Position Requirements:

1. Continued full-time Newman student status (minimum of 12 credit hours)
2. Must be authorized to work in the United States
3. Prior editing experience and knowledge of Adobe InDesign, preferred
4. Experience reporting and writing news stories
5. Effective written and oral communication skills
6. Ability to meet deadlines and communicate these to staff writers

Number of hours per week: 3-5 hours

Hours: Tuesday evenings, Wednesday afternoons and evenings

Rate of Pay: $8.25 per hour

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.