Job Description
Pay Range:
USD $39,740.00 - USD $87,060.00 /Yr.
Overview:
Student Involvement at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a Student Media Editorial Advisor! In this role, the Editorial Advisor will provide direction, management, and guidance to The Auburn Plainsman in its news and editorial operations across both digital and print platforms, as well as in overall newsroom functions. The advisor will also support other Student Media organizations as needed.
Formal AU Job Title: Communications Editor
Cover letter with resume submission is required. Please combine into one document.
Responsibilities:- Provide editorial advice and direction primarily to The Auburn Plainsman, but also to the rest of Student Media as needed.
- Advise The Auburn Plainsman editorial board in newsroom management and operations.
- Coordinate and assist in editorial training for Student Media student staff members.
- Collaborate with Communication and Journalism faculty to support student success.
- Seek and oversee educational opportunities including conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities for students in Student Media, primarily The Auburn Plainsman.
- Collect and analyze data to make informed decisions regarding publication dissemination and newsroom operations for The Auburn Plainsman.
Degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or a related field
Level I -
- Bachelor’s degree
Level II -
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience OR
- Master’s degree
Level III -
- Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience
- Master’s degree plus 2 years of experience
Scope of Experience: Experience in writing and editing communications/ publications and/or in journalism
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications, or related field.
- Two or more years of experience working with a professional news organization as an editor or reporter, providing editorial oversight and/or advice and direction, newsroom management, and training of news writers.
- Experience advising and training college students overseeing a student-run news publication.
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Auburn University, AL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $39,740–$87,060 Per Year |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1856 |
| Website | http://www.auburn.edu/ |
About Company
Welcome to Auburn University, a
comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University
continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.
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