University of Wyoming · 5 months ago
Hourly Pooled - Branding Iron Editor-in-Chief, Student Media
16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$16/hr - $16/hrThe University of Wyoming is committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace, and they are seeking a Branding Iron Editor-in-Chief to oversee the Branding Iron newspaper. This role involves supervising staff, editing content, and ensuring timely publication of both print and online editions.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Have overall responsibility for newspaper
Work a minimum of 20 hours per week
Verify and edit newspaper copy prior to composition
Prepare newspaper “dummy” for news and Page 1 material
Supervise the work of newspaper section editors
Supervise the work of newspaper’s assistant editor and copy editor
Supervise the work of the photo editor
Supervise the work of news staff writers
Work collaboratively with the BI Online editor and the Social Media editor to ensure information is being posted to the Web site in a timely manner
Produce articles for both the print and online editions
Provide material for editorial, op-ed pages
Dummy editorial, op-ed pages
Serve as public relations person for the paper
Conduct staff meetings as necessary
Attend Student Media Board meetings as ex-officio member
Serve as a direct line to adviser, sales manager, production coordinator, and business manager
Serve as a contact person with Communication and Mass Media Department
Provide written Editorial Policy to the Student Media Board at the first fall meeting
Superintend the operations of the newspaper production and deadline schedules
Need to be involved in active recruitment for class visits
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Full-time student
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Newspaper experience, including writing news stories
Must be available to start work Aug. 18, 2025
Must be available for publication deadlines on Sundays and Wednesday nights
Must be available Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for training
Preferred
Some supervisory experience
Basic knowledge of what goes into a good newspaper story, as well as other newspaper editorial content
Some prior newspaper experience
Knowledge of AP style or willingness to learn
Company
University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming is an education centre that provides a wide range of academic facilities and development.
Founded in 1970
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.15MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNASAUS Department of Energy
2023-09-28Grant· $0.2M
2023-03-20Grant· $0.75M
2022-06-01Grant· $0.8M
Leadership Team
Bill Rudd
Project Manager and Cofounder Wyoming Migration Initiative
Catherine Conard
Employment & Staffing Partner
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