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TeamLogic IT

Marketing Internship

North Charleston, SC · On-site

$20 - $35/hr

... Intern (Summer 2025) Start Date: May 11, 2025 Reports To: Rio Herbik (Fractional CMO) About ... Assisting with writing compelling copy and distributing campaigns to our target audience ...

Jefferson College

Safety Monitor

Hillsboro, MO

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Police Supervisor or Chief of Police. This position ... Mon-Thurs during the summer Total Hours Per Week Hours are to be determined, not to exceed 19.5 ...

Jefferson College

Safety Monitor

Hillsboro, MO · On-site

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Police Supervisor or Chief of Police. This position ... Mon-Thurs during the summer Total Hours Per Week Hours are to be determined, not to exceed 19.5 ...

The University Of Iowa

Administrative Fellow

Iowa City, IA

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

The fellow will report to the Administrative Chief of Staff of the UI Health Care Clinical ... If electronic submission is an issue for the candidate, hard copy applications will be accepted at ...

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How much do summer copy chief jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer copy chief in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer copy chief?

Summer Copy Chiefs are experienced editors who oversee the copy editing process for publications, such as newspapers, magazines, or online media, during the summer months. They are responsible for ensuring that all written content is clear, accurate, grammatically correct, and consistent with the publication's style guidelines. In addition to editing, they may supervise a team of copy editors, coordinate workflows, and handle high-priority or sensitive stories. This role is often filled seasonally to cover increased workloads or staff absences during the summer.

What are the typical challenges faced by a summer copy chief when managing a seasonal editorial team?

As a Summer Copy Chief, you may encounter challenges such as onboarding new interns or seasonal staff quickly, ensuring everyone is familiar with the publication’s style guide, and maintaining high editorial standards under tight deadlines. Seasonal teams often have varying levels of experience, so effective communication and mentorship are key. Balancing the need for thorough editing with fast turnaround times, especially during peak publishing periods, is a common aspect of this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer copy chief?

To thrive as a Summer Copy Chief, you need strong editing, grammar, and proofreading skills, often supported by a background in journalism, communications, or English. Familiarity with style guides (such as AP or Chicago), content management systems, and digital editing tools is typically required. Leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are vital soft skills for managing and mentoring a team of writers. These skills ensure the production of accurate, high-quality content and smooth editorial workflows during the busy summer period.

What is the difference between Summer Copy Chief vs Summer Content Manager?

AspectSummer Copy ChiefSummer Content Manager
Primary RoleOversees copywriting projects, ensures brand voice consistency, edits and approves contentManages overall content strategy, coordinates content creation, and oversees publishing
Skills & CredentialsStrong copywriting, editing, leadership skills; often requires marketing or communications backgroundContent strategy, project management, marketing knowledge; often requires similar credentials
Work EnvironmentCreative teams, marketing departments, advertising agenciesMarketing teams, editorial departments, digital media companies

While both roles involve content creation and require strong communication skills, the Summer Copy Chief focuses specifically on copywriting, editing, and maintaining brand voice, whereas the Summer Content Manager oversees broader content strategies and project coordination. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right role for your skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Summer Copy Chief job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,409 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

Regular Student Clerical - VISTA

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK • On-site

$9/hr

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Position Overview

This posting covers several different positions with the VISTA newspaper: Editor-in-Chief, Digital/Managing Editor, Photographer, Sports Editor, Photo Editor, and Reporter.

Hours per Week

10-20 hours per week. 

College/Department Overview

The Vista is a department within Mass Communication and was established in 1903 as the student newspaper of the University of Central Oklahoma and is the longest, continually published student newspaper in the state.

Department Specific Job Functions

Editor-in-Chief:

  • Duties include guiding a Digital First approach and overseeing the weekly version of The Vista. This includes: acting as voice and face of the student newspaper, oversight of all other positions on the paper, oversight and management of layout and design, contributing articles for weekly content, acting as head editorial writer, and leading weekly staff meetings.

Digital/Managing Editor:

  • The Managing Editor will assign stories, manage assignments, assist in page design, coordinate photography and copy edit stories. In addition, the managing editor will help generate story ideas and occasionally report as needed

Sports Editor:

  • The managing editor will assign sports stories, manage assignments, assist in page design, coordinate photography and copy edit stories. In addition, the managing editor will help generate story ideas and report as needed.

Photo Editor:

  • Duties include assigning and shooting events on and off campus for weekly photographic content. This includes: ensuring each story is assigned a photographer to provide art, ensuring each story has said art attached before publishing, communicating with staff to determine effective art, assigning and contributing photo-stories throughout the semester, ensuring proper layout and design needs are met for each photo before publishing, and other duties as assigned.

Photographer:

  • The photographer will shoot assigned stories in a variety of subjects, including news, sports, activities and entertainment.

Reporter:

  • The Reporter will interview, report, and edit stories/articles.

    Enrollment Requirements

    Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

    Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

    Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

    Qualifications/Experience Preferred

    • Students studying mass communications are encouraged to apply.
    • A flexible schedule is a plus.
    • Must have great communication skills and be deadline driven.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
    • Good interpersonal skills.
    • Detail oriented.
    • Dependable.
    • Punctual.

    Physical Demands

    Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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