Pay: Per Day Rate (5 days per week)

OVERVIEW

A desk editor is responsible for guiding The State News’ daily content. Daily tasks include guiding reporters through the reporting and writing process, editing and publishing stories and acting as a bridge between reporters and newsroom leadership. A great desk editor not only manages their reporters but serves them as well.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensures all reporters create content regularly and that student interests and concerns are being covered by reporters.
• Assigns stories to reporters, including timely and breaking news coverage. 
• Works with reporters to set story deadlines and accountability measures. Keeps up with team members’ progress on assignments; intercedes if necessary.
• Edits and publishes articles on a daily basis.
• Sends stories to receive copy edits. 
• Answers questions and helps copy editors contact reporters if needed.
• Works with reporters to brainstorm and consider potential visuals for each story.
• Ensures reporters are staying informed about their beat and provides them with suggestions and resources for doing so.
• Ensures breaking news is covered quickly and effectively and edits breaking news stories as needed, even if outside of business hours.
• Attends budget meetings with a clear understanding of what reporters are working on.
• Attends editorial board meetings and contributes ideas for editorials and their personal opinion on editorial topics.
• Understands what content is being produced at The State News and makes recommendations on where coverage could be strengthened or expanded upon.
• Maintains regular newsroom office hours as assigned by the managing editor.
• Keeps track of team’s pay on newsroom-wide document, preferably on a daily basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value equity and inclusion. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.