Spinnaker News Editor
University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

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Job Info


Job Title:

Spinnaker News Editor

Department:

Spinnaker Media

Position Number:

966100

Requisition Number:

062693

Position Type:

Student Assistant

Full Time/Part Time:

Part-Time

Hours:

15 hours per week

Hourly Rate:

$10.00

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

The News Editor works with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor to coordinate storytelling in its various forms across all platforms, including print, digital and broadcast, using words, photography, video and audio. The News Editor is primarily responsible for the ongoing news coverage of campus events and content of interest to UNF students, faculty and staff. The News Editor is also responsible for overseeing Spinnaker's breaking news coverage.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be asked to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Spinnaker. Employees must meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position consistent with a minimum of 15 hours of competent effort each week. The News Editor will:

-Analyze information obtained from news sources; Examine news items of local, national, and international significance, as well as other student media, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Google News Alerts, and college-related blogs for trends and to determine topics to address
-Develop, in concert with the Editor-in-Chief, a weekly news coverage plan, with particular emphasis on stories that concern UNF
-Meet daily with fellow editors to determine when stories will be completed and what elements they will have
-Assign stories to reporters and, when needed, provide reporters with a reasonable amount of background information, possible story angles, and potential contacts
-Establish deadlines for articles
-Communicate to fellow editors any changes or updates to a story, when a story will not be completed on deadline, and work to update the deadline
-Review submitted articles to ensure that all guidelines regarding libel/slander, factual accuracy, fairness, deadlines, privacy, and plagiarism are followed
-Post articles and corresponding photos or videos to Spinnaker's website
-Provide constructive feedback to reporters on articles submitted
-Attend required staff meetings
-Build and post office hours within the first week of the semester

Required Qualifications:

This position requires a strong understanding of the foundational principles of journalism and storytelling, a firm understanding of the legal/ethical issues of newsgathering, and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Must be continuously enrolled at UNF for the duration of the position and not be on academic probation or suspension as defined by the most recent University of North Florida course catalog.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completed course work in communication ethics, communication law, and advanced journalism is helpful but not required for the position.

Statement(s) of Understanding:

N/A

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:

N/A

Equal Opportunity:

In 2017, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2017 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.

Carnegie:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives:

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

Job Posting Date:

10/18/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Point of Contact Information:

Carter Mudgett (904) 620-1579

Hiring Official:

Carter Mudgett, Amanda Cox

Location if not Jacksonville:

N/A

Special Instructions:

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Carter Mudgett at (904) 620-1579, or editor@unfspinnaker.com.

Quicklink:

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/18310


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