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Valley Vanguard Advisor

Campus, IL

Provide effective counsel to students to ensure the newspaper follows commonly accepted journalistic practices and principles. * Advise Vanguard staff on editorial decisions (story selection, copy ...

University of Utah

UU Student - Other

Campus, IL

$12 - $13/hr

The Platform Manager reports to the Student Media Adviser and works closely with the newspaper's editorial board. This position oversees the following areas: print and digital distribution, analysis ...

University of Utah

UU Student - Other

Campus, IL

$12 - $13/hr

The Platform Manager reports to the Student Media Adviser and works closely with the newspaper's editorial board. This position oversees the following areas: print and digital distribution, analysis ...

University of Utah

UU Student - Other

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$12 - $13/hr

The Platform Manager reports to the Student Media Adviser and works closely with the newspaper's editorial board. This position oversees the following areas: print and digital distribution, analysis ...

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Valley Vanguard Advisor

Svsu

Campus, IL

Part-time

Posted 18 hours ago

Job description

Job Title:

Valley Vanguard Advisor

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

10

Exempt:

No

Supervisory Org:

University Communications (PM)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: General responsibilities include advising the staff of The Valley Vanguard, SVSU's student newspaper, on sound and accepted journalistic practices. The advisor will also assist in the recruitment and training of staff members and monitor the newspaper's operations to help ensure alignment with the objectives outlined in its Mission and Purpose Statement. In addition, the advisor shares responsibility for ensuring that the Vanguard develops and adheres to an annual budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide effective counsel to students to ensure the newspaper follows commonly accepted journalistic practices and principles.

  • Advise Vanguard staff on editorial decisions (story selection, copy editing, layout, etc.)

  • Assist in the production of issues, as appropriate.

  • Review and edit stories, as appropriate.

  • Identify resources to assist students in Vanguard operations.

  • Provide training to student staff.

  • Attend regular meetings of SVSU's Professional Journalistic Practices Committee.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Vice President for Communications.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional supervision is exercised over student employees of the Valley Vanguard.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism, communications, or other related field.

  • Knowledge of all aspects of newspaper operations.

  • Excellent writing and editing skills.

  • Supervisory experience.

  • Proficient in relevant software (Microsoft Office, Adobe, e.g.) and have the ability to learn new software quickly.

  • Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community

  • Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.

  • All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website,http://www.svsu.edu.

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