We're Hiring!

Title: Eastern Progress Editor

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 10

Additional Schedule Details: Spring 2025

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/ hour

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Seth Littrell

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Eastern Progress Editor takes part in the planing creation and editing of content both print and online for the Eastern Progress Media Network.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in AP style, understanding of newswriting standards and fundamentals of audio/video editing.

Job Duties:

• 50% - Content creation through interviews, writing, recording to Eastern Progress professional standards for publication. - (Essential)
• 25% - Content planning and communication with practicum writers, photographers and videographers for upcoming stories. - (Essential)
• 25% - Editing, designing and posting finished content to be distributed via print and online at easternprogress.com. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Auxiliary

Open Until Filled: No

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.