JMU Careers is hiring: Breeze Editor-in-Chief - IE in Harrisonburg

Working Title: Breeze Editor-in-Chief - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Arts and Letters

Department: 900100 - Breeze Payroll

Pay Rate: Other

Specify Range or Amount: Per Edition

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date:

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

General Information:

The Breeze is hiring its editor-in-chief for the next academic year. The student selected for this position will oversee an online news site and weekly newspaper, which is produced by more than 10 editors and dozens of student contributors. Position begins April 1, with training during March. Must be able to be back to campus two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead the staff in creating online and print journalism about James Madison University.
2. Oversee section editors.
3. Make editorial and coverage decisions.
4. Lead the staff in upholding journalistic ethics and standards.

Qualifications:

1. Must have served on The Breeze staff as a section editor for at least one semester.
2. Ability to lead a team toward a common goal.
3. Writing, editing, and content-management skills.
4. Ability to meet deadlines.

Conditions of Employment:

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate). Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color

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