Editor - Bellisario College of Communications

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Editor to join our team. The Editor will work closely with students and faculty to prepare student work, primarily produced in select Journalism classes, for publication in professional media outlets, including those for audio/radio, digital or print. This role involves editing, proofreading and providing constructive feedback to ensure high-quality content appropriate for widespread distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit student work produced in upper-level Journalism courses or through The News Lab to prepare stories (audio and digital) for dissemination by professional outlets.
• Work closely with the Journalism Department Head and faculty to select student work for editing; then work closely with students in the editing process.
• Collaborate with students and faculty to review and edit student work for clarity, coherence, and overall quality.
• Provide detailed feedback and guidance to students.
• Ensure all content adheres to standards, guidelines and deadlines for participating media.
• Coordinate with faculty to understand the objectives and requirements of each class project.
• Stay updated on best practices and maintain positive relationships with contacts at professional news organizations as needed.
• Outside of the academic semesters: Edit projects for the department and the College's strategic communication office.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field and 1+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience in editing, preferably in an academic or journalistic setting.
• Strong command of the English language, including grammar, punctuation and style.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and faculty.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with publication software and tools is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with student publications or professional journalism organizations.
• Knowledge of educational pedagogy and student development.
• Ability to mentor and guide students in their writing process.
• Experience in teaching or conducting workshops.

Application Process:Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three samples of edited work with an explanation of the candidates' role in the editing and placement process. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application.

Work Arrangement: This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children) and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

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