Job Description

Location : Chicago, IL

Job Type: Student Employment - FWS Required

Job Number: 01062

Department: Student Media SE

Opening Date: 08/01/2024

Summary


The Copy Editors are in charge of proof reading the entire paper before publication. They will also assist Xavierite staff members improve the writing style of their article before publication.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• In charge of proof reading all articles that will run in The Xavierite publication and on the official website following the AP style.
• Proof reads rough draft tear sheets of the newspaper and magazine
• Assists staffers with writing and style of article when necessary
• Informs Editor-in-Chief when stories are not turned in on time
• Attend general staff meetings
• Maintain weekly-posted office hours in The Xavierite office (5 hours per week).
• Checks and edits content for accuracy of style throughout the entire paper and E-magazine
• Checks for libelous and litigious statements.

Qualifications


- MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY - FEDERAL WORK STUDY REQUIRED

Preference in journalism, communication, or English.

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

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