Content Manager-Editor, The Crest

OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE: Content Manager-Editor, The Crest

LOCATION: St. Paul Campus

PAY RATE: $2,600 per school year

 

Job Summary

The content manager-editors (CMEs) serve two primary roles. One, CMEs write and produce original stories; two, CMEs are responsible for managing production of multi-platform content on multiple stories that are written by other staff members. The Crest has multiple CMEs who have specific areas of editorial responsibility:

• Sports
• General/breaking news
• Features (arts, entertainment, variety)
• Opinions editor

 

Essential Functions

• Submit story ideas and pursue stories of personal and professional interest
• Meets with staff assigned to a story and discusses multimedia storytelling opportunities (text, photos, videos, graphics, etc.)
• Based on storytelling decisions, meets with the assignment editor to build a team (e.g., writer, designer, photographer, videographer) that can meet the multiplatform vision for the story
• Monitors story progress, checking with the assigned team; offers editorial review throughout story production
• Provides initial review of finished content. Can send it back for revisions or forward. Once the CME is satisfied, the story is forwarded to the appropriate editors for final approval
• Works with the Social Media Manager for content and promotional purposes
• Completes other duties as assigned
• Attends all Team Leader and staff meetings
• Attends two 100-minute shifts per week
• Conducts duties in accordance with the University Policy on Student Media

QUALIFICATIONS

• The applicant should have junior or senior standing, but others will be considered
• Has completed relevant coursework or has previous experience relevant to the job
• Has participated in student media and has demonstrated leadership
• Is dynamic, personable, organized, and has a team orientation
• Possesses problem-solving skills
• Is responsive, reliable, flexible and possesses good judgment

 

Evaluation and Term of Hire

 

Students will have a mid-semester evaluation. During that time, qualified students may be offered the opportunity to continue in the role for the following semester.

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Cover letters should include a statement on why you want to work for The Crest as well as listing which of the available positions you are applying for.
• Applications require one example of recent and/or relevant work.
• References are not required with the application, though may be requested if needed (e.g. if candidate has no prior experience with hiring faculty).

Applications are due Friday, April 17, at 5 p.m.

 

Interviews will take place on Friday, April 24 between 1:30 and 5:00 p.m. in Schoenecker Center Room 209 (Emerging Media common space).

 

If you have a conflict during those times (e.g. class, work), please email Faculty Adviser Yayu Feng at [email protected]., and tell us the times that you are available, and we will do our best to accommodate.

 

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas. 

 

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.