Breeze Editor-in-Chief IE
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Job Location:
Harrisonburg, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Working Title: Breeze Editor-in-Chief - IE
State Role Title:Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study
Position Type:Institutional Employment
Position Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: College of Arts and Letters
Department: 900100 - Breeze Payroll
Pay Rate:Other
Specify Range or Amount: Per Edition
Is this a JMU only positionN/A
Is this a grant-funded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo
Beginning Review Date:
About JMU:
Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.
General Information:
The Breeze is hiring its editor-in-chief for the next academic year. The student selected
for this position will oversee an online news site and a weekly newspaper which is
produced by more than 10 editors and dozens of student contributors.
Position begins April 1 with training during March. Must be able to be back on campus
two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the staff in creating online and print journalism about James Madison University
- Oversee section editors
- Make editorial and coverage decisions
- Lead the staff in upholding journalistic ethics and standards
Qualifications:
- Must have served on The Breeze staff as a section editor for at least one semester
- Ability to lead a team toward a common goal
- Writing editing and content-management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Students must be degree-seeking students enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at or You may also visit the Office of Disability Services located in the Student Success Center Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Google Docs
- Management Experience
- Copy Editing
- AP Style
- Content Development
- Journalism
- Team Management
- CorelDraw
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
