Editorial Specialist, Student Employee

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Job Title:  Editorial Specialist, Student Employee

Job Code:  2013

Scheduled Weekly Hours:  20

Job Week Assignment:  36

Rate of Pay:  $15.00 per hour

Work Cycle:  Monday two weeks prior to the start of the fall term and continues to Graduation

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Revision Date:  1.1.2026

This application is open to Federal Work Study (FWS)-eligible students as well as non-FWS students. Fifty percent of the available positions are reserved for FWS students.

The editorial specialist student employee is responsible for managing content for the Lindenwood Legacy and Lindenlink news outlet.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Edits stories for online and print publications
• Sets deadlines for both entities and maintains adherence
• Oversees story assignments and ensures content preparation  
• Maintains professional integrity in the completion of all job duties
• Collaborates with the editorial board to facilitate story ideas
• Collaborates regularly with faculty and Lindenlink/Legacy advisors
• Organizes logistics for planning and posting of stories

• Schedules and conducts interviews with administrators

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
• Good academic and financial standing with the university

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent editorial skills
• Leadership skills

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Standard business hours
• Fully On-Ground

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regular in-person attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees.  Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.