NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Graduate Assistant-Muleskinner Managing Editor
UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New GradNEOGOV is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the role of Managing Editor at the Muleskinner. This position involves supporting the Editor-in-Chief in overseeing the operations of the student-run newspaper, managing staff, planning content, and ensuring high-quality editorial standards.
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Responsibilities
Assume key leadership responsibilities, including taking over the duties of the Editor-in-Chief in their absence to ensure continuity of operations
Serve as the primary point of contact for campus editors and section editors during production nights, the position will provide guidance and final approval in consultation with the Editor-in-Chief
Assist in leading weekly staff meetings to plan content and discuss the direction of news coverage, contributing to critique meetings to provide feedback on staff performance and content quality
Supervise all editorial positions to ensure job responsibilities are being met, reinforcing deadlines and policies
Collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief
Participate in conducting semester reviews of the editorial staff and play a role in the interview and selection process for new staff members
Be responsible for fostering a motivating, positive environment for the editorial team, encouraging creativity and accountability
Assist in planning and executing special projects, trips, and material submissions for awards
Organize and maintain the archives, ensuring that current issues are updated online, and regularly check in with campus and section editors to ensure smooth production while seeking out new story ideas
Manage the Muleskinner's online accounts to keep content current and engaging
As a liaison between the Muleskinner and the campus community, the position will foster relationships and collaboration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required, Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field preferred
Currently admitted to a UCM graduate degree program
3.0 or higher graduate level GPA if previous graduate level courses have been taken
2.7 or higher undergraduate level GPA if no previous graduate level courses have been taken
Strong leadership skills
Passion for journalism
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Graduate tuition waiver
Graduate non-resident tuition waiver (if applicable)
Graduate mandatory fees waiver
Competitive salary
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability
3 weeks paid vacation per year
3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Retirement
Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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