Broadside Editor in Chief; Part Time, Temporary , Non-Benefited

The Broadside Editor in Chief (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited)

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Position Title The Broadside Editor in Chief (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited)

Classification Title

Classification Title Temporary PT Hourly

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $700 Monthly Stipend

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Notes

Open Until Filled Notes Open For  Academic Year

Position Type/Employee Class

Position Type/Employee Class Temporary PT Hourly

Instructor Status

Instructor Status Not applicable

Overtime Eligible Non-Exempt

FLSA Status

Campus Location

To oversee the student journalists of The Broadside student news department, their editorial projects and assignments. Develop editorial strategy of the publication.

Projects and Assignments

• Oversee student editors; provide tools, resources, information and support to ensure completed, organized publication.
• Meet regularly with the News/Opinion Editor and Engagement Editor to coordinate on upcoming assignments, coverage, issues and opportunities.
• Guide the strategy of the publication, including type of content to publish, publishing times and formats and topic areas to cover.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings including at minimum a meeting to take place during the time of J-215 Publications Lab.
• Oversee News/Opinion Editor and Engagement Editor as they manage contributions for student freelance writers and photographers; share content on digital and social media platforms and promote and market The Broadside to broad audience.
• Coordinate design, format and publication of any special print editions.
• Create content, including news, opinion and photography, as needed on an occasional basis.
• Assign the duties of vacant positions and fill in as necessary.

General Office Duties

• Act as the face and voice of The Broadside on campus, including as a spokesperson or representative of the organization when necessary.
• Under the direction of the Advisor for Student Media, oversee The Broadside program budget and ensure the organization stays on budget each term.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform these essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Knowledge of the field of journalism, especially in an online news environment, and regular consumer of news from various sources.
• Ability to observe, direct and oversee student editors and reporters
• Skill as a self-starter, able to work independently while also being receptive to guidance and feedback from others.
• Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, software systems and standard office equipment, internet searches, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and systems or software unique to the assigned area.
• Ability to display strong news judgment and perform under occasional deadline pressure in a newsroom environment.
• Skill in problem-solving, multi-tasking, organization and time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with public, COCC staff, students, third party service providers, and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids or an interpreter.
• Ability to develop cooperative working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.
• Willingness and ability to travel to off-site locations and branch campus, as required.

Work hours are determined by the supervisor and vary based on business needs and locations. Position assignments may be assigned an alternate schedule to service the campus needs. Work is performed typically indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to sit or stand at workstation for extended periods. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms.

Requires near visual acuity to read written materials, write and read computer screens. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability, for ordinary telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are…