Job Description
Editorial Advisor, The News Record
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.
Job Overview
Serve as the adviser of the newsroom of The News Record, the student-run news organization at the University of Cincinnati.
This is a nine-month position (August - April) at approximately 8 to 12 hours per week.
Essential Functions
Provide support and training for The News Record newsroom. Act as a consultant and educator - but not a censor -- in all aspects of journalism.
Work with the students in the newsroom to increase their competence and understanding of news values; research, reporting and writing skills; photography and design skills; source identification; story selection; legal and ethical knowledge and other matters.
Provide regular feedback/critiques of student work and seek feedback/critiques of student work from journalism professionals.
Advise the newsroom on the development of policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with the newsroom to ensure a sustained high-quality standard of journalism consistent with the standards of the Society of Professional Journalists/Sigma Delta Chi's Code of Ethics.
Serve as a professional liaison with the professional business manager of The News Record.
Be aware of journalism trends and the work of other college media. Share them with the students.
Work with editor-in-chief of The News Record to submit student work to college media contests.
Advise/coach editor-in-chief in expanding digital reach and social media focus of the student-run news organization.
Be available/respond to requests for counsel from editor-in-chief or other staff members.
Maintain consistent office hours during the week.
Respond to inquiries from faculty, students, public and outside media.
Participate as a member of the University of Cincinnati Communications Board.
Perform related duties based on the news organization's need.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in English Composition, Professional Writing, Creative Writing, or related field.
Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of relevant experience to include reviewing and editing documents, articles, books, etc.
Required Trainings/Certifications
N/A
Additional Qualifications Considered
Three (3) years of relevant experience in the journalism field.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Sitting - Continuously
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
Hearing, listening - Often
Talking - Often
Standing - Seldom
Walking - Seldom
Bending - Seldom
Stooping - Seldom
Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
Pulling, pushing - Seldom
Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
Crouching - Not Required
Crawling - Not Required
Reaching overhead - Not Required
Shoveling - Not Required
Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Not Required
Lifting - over 50 pounds - Not Required
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
Competitive salary range of $21-28/hourdependent on the candidate's experience.
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at .
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQ:95587
Editorial Advisor, The News Record
Date:
Apr 19, 2024
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility:
Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
