Mentor, La DePaulia (Bilingual Student Publication)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
La DePaulia is the bilingual (English/Spanish) sister publication of The DePaulia the student-run newspaper at DePaul University. The publication amplifies diverse voices in the DePaul community and beyond with a particular focus on Latine stories and perspectives. The mentor will support student journalists by providing editorial guidance assist with English/Spanish translations and serve as a professional liaison between La DePaulia external media partners and the faculty adviser of The DePaulia.
This time commitment for this position is approximately five hours per week (40 weeks per academic quarter).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide editorial guidance to student editors and reporters including for story development reporting advice bilingual editing (including AP style) and guidance on photos video and social content for stories
- Assist with translation of articles headlines and other editorial content between English and Spanish ensuring clarity accuracy and cultural sensitivity
- Collaborate with the La DePaulia student editors to maintain high journalistic standards and meet publication deadlines
- Serve as a liaison alongside the faculty adviser of The DePaulia to external media partners including NBC/Telemundo Borderless Magazine and other relevant organizations
- Support efforts to expand community engagement readership and visibility of La DePaulia
- Provide mentorship to students on career pathways in bilingual journalism and media
- Attend weekly pitch meetings (first eight Fridays of each quarter at 11 a.m.) and work with La DePaulia staff in the newsroom until 2 p.m. on Fridays. Additionally be available on Slack or by phone as needed for occasional staff questions
- Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications or related field (Masters preferred)
- Professional experience in bilingual journalism editing or media production
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish
- Strong understanding of AP Style (and/or bilingual editorial standards)
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support emerging journalists
- Familiarity with Chicago media landscape and issues affecting Latine communities
- Excellent communication organizational and collaboration skills
Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
About Company
DePaul University in Chicago seeks positive career outcomes for students. Our Layered-Learning™ approach goes beyond the classroom and teaches real world skills.
