Campus Copy Editor: Print & Digital (AP Style)

University of Wyoming; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Branding Iron Copy Editor at University of Wyoming supports the production of the Branding Iron print edition and digital platforms. You will edit content for grammar, AP style, and readability, and lay out print pages to uphold editorial standards and deadlines.

You will verify names, dates, and facts, proofread material, and craft headlines and captions as needed, collaborating with editors, writers, designers, and digital staff.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a University of Wyoming student.
• Working knowledge of AP Style or willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify errors and inconsistencies.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Prior experience in journalism, editing, student media, or related coursework is preferred but not required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Edit news, sports, features, opinion, and multimedia content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and AP style.
• Verify names, titles, dates, facts, and other information for accuracy.
• Proofread pages and digital content before publication.
• Write headlines, captions, cutlines, and other display copy as needed.
• Collaborate with editors, writers, designers, and digital staff to maintain publication quality.
• Assist with page proofing and final review of print and online content.
• Meet deadlines and attend editorial meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain regular office hours as assigned. Must be available Sunday and Wednesday nights for publication production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AP Style

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Journalism experience

Education

University of Wyoming student

Job description

The Branding Iron Copy Editor at University of Wyoming supports the production of the Branding Iron print edition and digital platforms. You will edit content for grammar, AP style, and readability, and lay out print pages to uphold editorial standards and deadlines.

You will verify names, dates, and facts, proofread material, and craft headlines and captions as needed, collaborating with editors, writers, designers, and digital staff.