The online editor is expected to work with members of the newsroom to
plan, coordinate and ensure proper editorial coverage on the
newspaper’s Web site. The online editor is specifically responsible
for:

• Decisions regarding the visual design of the online edition. The
  online
  editor will consult with the editor in chief and webmaster regarding
  design
  and will work with the ad director to accommodate advertising in the
  design.
• Determining, by working with other desk editors, how supplementary
  coverage will be created, organized, and updated on the Web site.
  (Example: Sports supplements, special feature packages, etc.).
• Editorial decisions, including decisions (in consultation with the
  editor in
  chief) as to what gets published on the Web page.
• Checking all news links daily to make sure that all are functional.
• Knowing how to transfer Quark documents to the online edition.
• Posting breaking news stories and extra content packages.
• Working to develop new site features.
• Working with the webmaster to ensure that the format and technology
  used in the Emerald’s site are optimal for ease, informativity,
  accessibility
  and uniformity.
• Monitoring the Internet for media trends online.
• Keeping regular office hours.
• Attending required staff meetings.
• Attending calendar meetings once a week and budget meetings at 4:30
  p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
• Monitoring the news daily to keep abreast of all issues that need to
  be
  covered, and see that no pertinent news is missed.
• Setting 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 supervisor: Editor in chief