News Editor of The Xavierite - Student Employment

The News Editor is responsible for news section of The Xavierite. The News Editor is responsible for assigning beats to news reporters and correspondents as well as maintaining contacts with contributors for the News Section. This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies: Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting. Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment. Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently. Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter Responsible for the News Section layout of The Xavierite newspaper Reports on all SXU and local area news events Ensures that the News Section is 3 pages of content per issue. Writes stories following the pyramid news writing style Ensures all articles are written accurately, fairly, and with as little biased as possible Produces 2 articles per week and oversees section layout Attends weekly section meeting with the Editor in Chief and Deputy Editor in Chief Attends weekly general staff meeting. Meets weekly with his/her section writers Maintains weekly-posted office hours in The Xavierite office. (6 hours per week) Attends news writing workshop held by Journalistic advisor and Assistant Director of Campus Life: Student Media. Ensures that The Xavierite website has up to date stories We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University. Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saint Xavier University