Campus News Editor & Beat Coordinator

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University in Chicago is seeking a News Editor for The Xavierite. You will oversee the news section, assign beats to reporters, and maintain contacts with contributors to ensure coherent coverage.

You will report on SXU and local events, guide writing in pyramid style, and collaborate with the Editor in Chief and staff to publish three pages per issue while maintaining accuracy and fairness. The role supports a flexible campus newsroom and requires regular attendance at meetings and

Qualifications

• MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Responsibilities

• Oversee the news section and its stories.
• Reports on all SXU and local area news events
• Ensures that the News Section is 3 pages of content per issue.
• Writes stories following the pyramid news writing style
• Ensures all articles are written accurately, fairly, and with as little biased as possible
• Produces 2 articles per week and oversees section layout
• Attends weekly section meeting with the Editor in Chief and Deputy Editor in Chief
• Attends weekly general staff meeting.
• Meets weekly with his/her section writers
• Maintains weekly-posted office hours in The Xavierite office. (6 hours per week)
• Attends news writing workshop held by Journalistic advisor and Assistant Director of Campus Life: Student Media.
• Ensures that The Xavierite website has up to date stories

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technology

Communication

Job description

Saint Xavier University in Chicago is seeking a News Editor for The Xavierite. You will oversee the news section, assign beats to reporters, and maintain contacts with contributors to ensure coherent coverage.

You will report on SXU and local events, guide writing in pyramid style, and collaborate with the Editor in Chief and staff to publish three pages per issue while maintaining accuracy and fairness. The role supports a flexible campus newsroom and requires regular attendance at meetings and