The webmaster is responsible for maintaining and updating the Emerald
Web site on a daily basis, and will be specifically expected to:
- Learn how the Digital Partners interfaces and templates work so that
fixes and updates to all sections of the Web site are easily
accomplished. - Learn how to transfer the Quark documents to the online edition.
- Transfer the Emerald from Quark pages to the Web by 9 a.m. each day.
- Make sure all links and pages work for every section of the Web site
each day. - Be available on short notice for unexpected maintenance or updates.
- Work with the advertising director to ensure that all links are
functional
and to update and improve the ad sections as needed. - Maintain and update e-mail aliases.
- Check with all departments every day for any corrections or updates
that
may be needed. - Work to develop and implement new site features.
- Maintain, update and improve every aspect of the Emerald’s Web site,
including but not limited to the archives, staff box and alumni page. - Monitor the Internet for media trends online.
- Work with the online editor regarding the visual design of the online
edition. - Make grammatical and factual corrections to the online edition as
required or upon consultation with the editor in chief. - Perform other duties as assigned.
- Keep regular office hours.
- Attend required staff meetings.
- Set individual goals each term to improve your journalistic skills.
Requirements: Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Oregon
during employment. As a salaried employee, hours will vary, but must be
able to work up to 20 hours per week.
Direct supervisors: General manager and editor in chief