Pooled Position Limited Tempor - Digital Editor

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Digital Editor

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JOB PURPOSE:   

To ensure and facilitate daily updates to the Branding Iron Online.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. The online editor is required to work in the office no less than 15 hours each week. The times shall be designated by the online editor, but must be posted and followed.  At least 10 of the 15 hours must be between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.            
2. The online editor is responsible for getting Branding Iron articles and photographs onto the website in timely fashion. 
3. The editor is responsible for assigning articles and accompanying graphics or videos to staff members.  The editor is also responsible for writing at least 1 article each week, but is tasked with making sure there is appropriate coverage for news and features. 
4. In addition to regular, timely updates of stories and photos generated by the Branding Iron staff, the online editor shall work with the BI Online content sub-editor to post related supplemental material with stories and photos. These items should be easy to find and involve a variety of forms of multimedia, including, but not limited to: photo galleries, SoundSlides, audio files, video files, podcasts, etc.
5. The online editor shall work with the Student Media advertising sales staff to facilitate timely publication and updates of paid advertising sold for each of the websites.
6. The online editor is responsible for delegating work to any assistants, but is ultimately responsible for making sure the content is available in a timely fashion. 
7. The online editor is responsible for managing and maintaining the Branding Iron social media accounts. 

COMPETENCIES:  

1. Some supervisory experience. 
2. Basic knowledge of what goes into a good newspaper story, as well as other newspaper editorial content.
3.  Some prior newspaper experience.
4. Knowledge of AP style or willingness to learn.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. Summer school student.
2. Minimum 2.5 GPA.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. Some supervisory experience. 
2. Basic knowledge of what goes into a good newspaper story, as well as other newspaper editorial content.
3.  Some prior newspaper experience.
4. Knowledge of AP style or willingness to learn.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/