Panther Newspaper News Editor

Summary

The News Editor is responsible for overseeing the news section, managing reporters, editing articles, writing regular news stories, being on call for breaking news, and ensuring timely publication of news content.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities: Plan and Assign News Coverage: Develop and implement a news coverage plan. Assign news stories to reporters. Monitor news trends and identify important stories relevant to the campus community. Attend key events and press conferences to gather news and information. Attend weekly staff and editorial board meetings. Conduct interviews and research to provide in-depth and accurate reporting. Write and report on news stories as needed, contributing to the news section’s content. 1 story per week unless otherwise communicated Editorial Oversight: Edit news articles for accuracy, clarity, style, and grammar. Fact-check information Provide constructive feedback to reporters News Reporting: Help gather news by attending events, conducting interviews, and researching topics. Organize coverage of breaking news, investigative stories, and other special reports. Ensure coverage of all Chapman student communities on a regular basis.

Required Qualifications

Background in journalism. Ability to maintain professionalism and uphold ethical reporting standards.