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Community News Service Editor
Posting Summary
Manage and guide all editing operations for the student-powered newsroom of the Community News Service, a local reporting program that provides news content to partner outlets across Vermont. The Community News Service is the local laboratory of UVM's Center for Community News, a national organization working to grow and strengthen the role of college reporting programs in addressing the local news crisis across the U.S. This role is a collaboration with UVM's College of Arts and Sciences. It's a fast-paced job for someone with news reporting and editing experience who wants to mentor the next generation of journalists and storytellers.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or related field. Two to four years of experience in news reporting or editing at an established news organization. Ability to tell engaging stories on multiple platforms and help students do the same. Strong knowledge of Associated Press style, news judgment and ethics, writing and reporting skills. Adept at editing stories for accuracy, style, and vision. Familiar with basic web site content management systems, news platforms, social media promotion and digital reporting trends.
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to balance the competing needs of students, community partners and UVM, in close collaboration with journalism faculty. Enthusiastic about working with students who have no previous journalism experience and need more patience and guidance with each story. Willingness to help promote newsroom content and impact across Vermont.
Anticipated Pay Range
$60,000 to $70,000
Other Information
Special Conditions
Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position
FLSA
Exempt
Union Position
Yes, UVMSU
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled
No
Department
Center for Community News/31250
Employee FTE
Employee Term
For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/82023
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Community News Service Editor at InsideHigherEd
InsideHigherEd
Burlington, Vermont
Posted 0 days ago
Job Description
Community News Service Editor
Posting Summary
Manage and guide all editing operations for the student-powered newsroom of the Community News Service, a local reporting program that provides news content to partner outlets across Vermont. The Community News Service is the local laboratory of UVM's Center for Community News, a national organization working to grow and strengthen the role of college reporting programs in addressing the local news crisis across the U.S. This role is a collaboration with UVM's College of Arts and Sciences. It's a fast-paced job for someone with news reporting and editing experience who wants to mentor the next generation of journalists and storytellers.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or related field. Two to four years of experience in news reporting or editing at an established news organization. Ability to tell engaging stories on multiple platforms and help students do the same. Strong knowledge of Associated Press style, news judgment and ethics, writing and reporting skills. Adept at editing stories for accuracy, style, and vision. Familiar with basic web site content management systems, news platforms, social media promotion and digital reporting trends.
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to balance the competing needs of students, community partners and UVM, in close collaboration with journalism faculty. Enthusiastic about working with students who have no previous journalism experience and need more patience and guidance with each story. Willingness to help promote newsroom content and impact across Vermont.
Anticipated Pay Range
$60,000 to $70,000
Other Information
Special Conditions
Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position
FLSA
Exempt
Union Position
Yes, UVMSU
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled
No
Department
Center for Community News/31250
Employee FTE
Employee Term
For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/82023
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