Student Worker Lariat Copy Editor AY27

Job Title: Lariat Copy Editor AY27

Job Classification: Business Operations Student

Department: Student Publications

Hiring Manager: Terri Evans

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Work Schedule: 12 hrs per week

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Spring

Pay Rate: $9.00/hr

Key Components:

• In a student employee capacity may perform or assist with specialized business or operational functions that contribute to departmental goals and initiatives.

Job Description:

$2000 scholarship

The copy editor plays a vital role in ensuring accuracy in Lariat coverage. They must be proficient in InDesign as well as grammar spelling and AP style. The copy editor is responsible for editing copy and designing pages each production night.
The copy editors are in charge of creating the Lariats popular daily e-newsletter The Morning Buzz which is the primary driver of traffic to the Lariat website. Through solid news judgment strong writing and creativity the copy editors will strive to increase the Buzzs engagement rate with our audience. They should be subscribed to professional publications digital newsletters to analyze best practices that may be incorporated into The Morning Buzz.

Job Responsibilities

Edits news copy for accuracy spelling grammar and AP style
Pushes content to the web
Writes and sends the Morning Buzz e-newsletter daily
Strategizes with editor to improve content/effectiveness of the Buzz
nsures advertising placement conforms to sales agreement
Employs creative methods to make the Buzz more engaging
Designs news pages on print night
Support marketing and communications strategies and perform duties accordingly
Exhibit a willingness to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Castellaw Communications Center/Rm 232

Work Address: 219 Baylor Ave Waco TX 76706