The photo editor coordinates a staff of three photographers (including
a
senior photographer) in covering the visual elements necessary to the
news, features and sports stories that are printed in the newspaper.
The
photo editor is specifically expected to:

• Shoot a minimum of five assignments per week.
• Check in twice a day (once before noon).
• Check tip sheets posted in newsroom on a twice-daily basis.
• Coordinate the photo desk to ensure that all photo assignments are
  fulfilled and that communication happens effectively between news
  desks, the photo desk, the design desk and the managing editor in order
  to provide a cohesive artistic element to each day’s newspaper.
• Communicate effectively with reporters and editors for photo
  possibilities.
• Keep track of all photographic elements in the works, making sure
  they
  are finished in time for publication and contain no inappropriate
  images
  (nudity, obscene gestures, product placement, etc.).
• Work effectively with the design editor.
• Work effectively with the design desk in coordinating photo
  illustrations.
• Oversee the use and checkout of photo equipment.
• Train photographers in the proper fulfillment of their duties.
• Assist in the hiring of photographers.
• Must have flexible schedule and be able to work on-call.
• Keep regular office hours.
• Attend required staff meetings, and schedule weekly desk meetings as
  necessary.
• Attend calendar meetings once a week and budget meetings at 4:30
  p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
• Set individual goals each term to improve your journalistic skills.
• Help others set goals each term to improve their 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 25 hours per week.
Direct supervisor: Managing editor