On-Campus Editorial Lead for Student Media

University of Wyoming; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

University of Wyoming seeks a Branding Iron Editor to lead the editorial and production operations of the student newspaper. You will direct news coverage, manage the publication workflow, supervise editors and designers, and ensure high standards of journalistic excellence while mentoring student journalists.

You will oversee print production, layout, and visual presentation, collaborate with digital and broadcast teams, and drive audience engagement across Student Media platforms.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled University of Wyoming student with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Demonstrated experience in student journalism, newspaper production, or a related media organization.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style.
• Experience with page design and newspaper production software (such as Adobe InDesign and the Adobe Creative Suite).
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and collaborate with fellow students.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by production schedules and news coverage.
• Must be available to start work Aug. 24, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Oversees editorial operations for the newspaper.
• Directs story development, editorial planning, and publication scheduling.
• Supervises editors, designers, writers, and photographers.
• Responsible for newspaper layout, visual presentation and print production.
• Ensures editorial accuracy, AP style compliance, and publication quality.
• Coordinates coverage of news, sports, entertainment, features, and opinion content.
• Oversees copy editing, headline writing, proofreading, and page production.
• Collaborates with digital and broadcast teams on multimedia storytelling initiatives.
• Helps train student journalists in reporting, writing, editing, and newsroom practices.
• Assists with readership growth and audience engagement strategies.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Supervisor and Student Staff.
• The editor is required to work in the office no less than 20 hours each week, with 10 hours between 8am-5pm M-F.

Skills

Editing

Strong writing

Proofreading

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Enrollment at University of Wyoming

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

University of Wyoming seeks a Branding Iron Editor to lead the editorial and production operations of the student newspaper. You will direct news coverage, manage the publication workflow, supervise editors and designers, and ensure high standards of journalistic excellence while mentoring student journalists.

You will oversee print production, layout, and visual presentation, collaborate with digital and broadcast teams, and drive audience engagement across Student Media platforms.