Dakota Student Editor-in-Chief

Salary/Position Classification

• $14.50 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Staff management:
  • The Dakota Student Editor-in-Chief has the final say over the employment of all editorial employees, including subordinate reporting editors, reporters, photographers, and graphic designers.
  • The EIC also supervises the Dakota Student Delivery Driver and may also be required to hire writers and photographers.
  • The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for identifying and coordinating staff development opportunities, which may include regional or national workshops, and/or hosting of workshops focused on Dakota Student operations.
  • The EIC is responsible for providing onboarding information and training for Dakota Student staff to include Dakota Student operating procedures and staff expectations.
  • The EIC is also responsible for providing ongoing communication and feedback for Dakota Student staff.
• Content management:
  • The Dakota Student Editor-in-Chief collaborates with section editors, reporters and photographers to generate content for The Dakota Student in all its formats: print publication, online publication and social media.
  • Approval of all editorial content belongs to the Editor-in-chief.
• Layout/Design:
  • The Dakota Student Editor-in-Chief has final creative say over the overall layout and design of the print publication, website and social media pages.
• Production management:
  • The Dakota Student Editor-in-Chief manages production sessions throughout the academic year.
  • They are responsible for coordinating with section editors to design and layout editorial content in creative, appealing and readable ways.
• Administrative roles:
  • The Dakota Student Editor-in-Chief acts as the main point of contact for the publication.
  • The EIC is expected to interact with the public in The Dakota Student’s best interest and may be requested by UND officials and representatives to serve as a student representative on various committees.

Required Competencies

• • Knowledge of Associated Press style

  • Understanding the priority of news

  • Ability to identify potential article ideas
  • Knowledge of communication law (ie. Libel, plagiarism)
  • Ability to work under strict deadlines/pressure

Minimum Requirements

• • Strong leadership qualities, including an ability to delegate appropriate tasks
  • Good organizational/time management skills
  • Prior management experience
  • Prior newspaper/publication experience
  • Google applications and Adobe Creative Suite experience
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at [email protected].