As second-in-command of the newsroom, the managing editor is
expected to assist the editor in all decisions. In particular, the
managing
editor will work with the newsroom staff to ensure complete, fair and
accurate coverage; will work to ensure that the overall quality of the
newspaper remains high; and specifically will be expected to:
- Assist and advise the editor in chief in decisions of newsroom policy
and
procedure, in the hiring of staff members and in the exercise of staff
discipline and rewards. - Coordinate and monitor all newsroom desks to ensure communication
between those desks, especially connecting the graphics and photo
desks to the rest of the newsroom. - Work with reporters and editors to generate story ideas.
- Help organize larger news projects, such as a series of articles on a
subject by one or more writers, a photo essay with an accompanying
article, or a major front-page package with photos, graphics and text. - Help keep track of all stories in progress.
- Meet daily deadlines and ensure all staff does as well.
- Assist staff in improving their work and reaching their potential.
- Line edit all stories prior to publication to identify problems, such
as
libel, inaccuracy, wordiness or lack of clarity. - Write stories as needed or desired (no specific inch requirement).
- Take on or delegate additional duties, as needed.
- Keep regular office hours.
- Attend required staff meetings.
- Attend calendar meetings once a week, editorial board meetings twice
a
week and budget meetings at 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. - Monitor the news daily to keep abreast of all issues that need to be
covered, and see that no pertinent news is missed. - 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 35 hours a week.
Direct supervisor: Editor in chief
