Digital Collegium · 13 hours ago
Link Journal: Editor
United States
Part-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry LevelDigital Collegium is seeking an Editor for Link, The Journal of Higher Education Web Professionals. The role involves editing content, brainstorming story ideas, working with writers, and ensuring high-quality publications that engage with diverse cultural perspectives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide interesting and topical content to be published by Link
Contribute ideas for content to be published by Link
Work with writers to polish their stories
Encourage active voice and help writers create content in a journalistic style
Contact potential contributors with invitations to write articles for Link Journal. Contributors may include higher education web and marketing professionals, Digital Collegium members and conference presenters
Editors may be assigned to work with regular Link contributors to publish columns or other content to Link Journal
Adhere to Digital Collegium’s style guide, which follows AP Style
Attend monthly Link Journal Committee meetings
Facilitate an environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
Qualification
Required
Good writing and editing skills
Willingness to accept and incorporate constructive feedback on writing assignments
An interest in pitching, writing and producing engaging articles for Link Journal
Ability to adhere to deadlines
Membership in Digital Collegium, which can be fulfilled at application. (Free general membership for higher education professionals would meet this requirement.)
Preferred
Editing experience
Previous experience writing for a publication, website or other outlet
Experience interviewing sources for articles or other types of content
Familiarity with AP style and web writing best practices
Working understanding or willingness to learn the basics of WordPress
Ability to work with project management/team communication platforms such as Slack, Clickup, etc
Benefits
Free general membership for higher education professionals would meet this requirement.
Access to Digital Collegium volunteer rewards.
Company
Digital Collegium
Digital Collegium (formerly HighEdWeb) is a community dedicated to advancing digital innovation in higher education.
Founded in 1999
0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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