Eastern Progress Editor

Job no: 496526
Position type: Student
Location: Richmond Campus
Division/Equivalent: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
School/Unit: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci
Department/Office: 616033 - Eastern Progress
Categories: College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences, Graphics & Media Positions

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Title: Eastern Progress Editor

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10

Additional Schedule Details: Summer & Fall 2025

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/hour

Contact Person: Seth Littrell

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Eastern Progress editors provide qualified students with the opportunity to get hands-on experience working production for a media network. Eastern Progress Editors are responsible for page layout, editing, website management and social media posting. Editors also work with practicum students on planning and writing content.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

  • Must be enrolled at EKU

Experience:

  • Must have at least one semester's experience as a practicum writer for the Eastern Progress.
  • Knowledge of media production methods.

Job Duties:

  • 50% - Assist with content creation and copy editing working with class and practicum students. - (Essential)
  • 30% - Assist other editors in layout, online posting and production of final published product. - (Essential)
  • 20% - Edit other staff members' work to ensure correct source practices and consistent AP style. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Auxiliary

Open Until Filled: No

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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