Opinions Editor of The Xavierite - Student Employment

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About the role

Opinions EditorThe Opinions Editor is responsible for the opinions/columns content of The Xavierite. The Opinions Editor is responsible for developing column topics along with Xavierite columnists for the section, and maintaining contacts with contributors for the Opinions section. This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies: Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting. Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment. Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently. Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the Opinions Section layout of The Xavierite newspaper
Ensures that Opinions Section is two pages of content per issue
Oversees The Xavierite Editorial Board and the overall production of the weekly staff editorial.
Writes one column story per week
Attends weekly section meeting with the Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Attends general staff meeting
Meets weekly with his/her section writers
Maintain weekly-posted office hours in The Xavierite office (6 hours per week).Though majority of stories are opinion pieces, the Opinions Editor ensures that factual information is in the article and that the section as a whole serves as an open forum for the community of Saint Xavier University
Makes sure that all "Letters to the Editor" include: Name (first and last), email address, year of the student, and permission to publish it from writer.
Is a leading member of the Student Media Street Team.

Qualifications:

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITYMust be Federal Work Study Eligible
Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter Experience in journalism, communication, and English preferred.
Additional Expectations:

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University. Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

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