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The Logos Student Newspaper Assistant Editor

The Logos Student Newspaper Assistant Editor

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$12.25/hr

Part-time

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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
The Logos Student Newspaper Assistant Editor
Academic Year
2026-2027
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The The Logos Student Newspaper Assistant Editor is the secondary person in charge of writing, editing, designing The Logos, a student-run newspaper. The Logos StudentNewsletter Assistant Editor reports to Faculty Advisor for The Logos.
This can be work study or student employment.
Essential Functions
1. Cover campus assignments.
2. Write stories.
3. Take photographs.
4. Lay out pages.
5. Monitor telephone (answer, take messages, etc.).
6. General clerical duties.
7. Distribute newspapers.
8. Promote newspaper.
9. Update interactive website.
10. Other duties as assigned by Logos student editors and/or adviser (supervisor).
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  1. Demonstrated knowledge and/or skill in writing, editing, design, and photography.
  2. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  3. Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
1. Be a full-time UIW student during the regular academic year.
2. Have a minimum GPA of 2.5, with a 3.0 in the major discipline.
3. Be at least a sophomore (exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the hiring committee).
Required Work Experience
No required work experience necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to students with previous high school or college journalistic experience (newspaper, yearbook, magazine, anthology, broadcasting class, website, etc.)
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
none
Work Hours
Work hours flexible depending on student's academic and extracurricular schedules.
Physical Demands

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