Tommiemedia - Content Manager-Editor

JOB TITLE: TommieMedia - Content Manager-Editor

LOCATION: St. Paul Campus

PAY RATE: $15.00 / hour (in February)

JOB SUMMARY:

The content manager-editor is responsible for managing production of multi-platform content on multiple stories. TommieMedia has multiple CMEs who have specific areas of editorial responsibility:

• Sports
• Associated Press Wire
• Opinions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Meets with staff assigned to a story and discusses multimedia storytelling opportunities (text, photos, videos, graphics, etc.).
• Based on storytelling decisions, meets with the assignment editor to build a team (e.g., writer, designer, photographer, videographer) that can meet the multiplatform vision for the story.
• Monitors story progress, checking with the assigned team; offers editorial review throughout story production.
• Provides initial review of finished content. Can send it back for revisions or forward. Once the CME is satisfied, the story is forwarded to the appropriate managers for final approval.
• Works with the Social Media Manager for content and promotional purposes.

• The applicant should have junior or senior standing, but others will be considered. 
• Has completed relevant coursework or has previous experience relevant to the job. 
• Has participated in TommieMedia and has demonstrated leadership.
• Is dynamic, personable, organized, and has a team orientation.
• Possesses problem-solving skills.
• Is responsive, reliable, flexible and possesses good judgment.

Evaluation and Term of Hire

Students will have a mid-semester evaluation. During that time, qualified students may be offered the opportunity to continue in the role for the following semester.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Cover letters should include a statement on why you want to work for TommieMedia as well as listing which of the available positions you are applying for.
• Applications require at least one example of recent and/or relevant work.
• References are not required with the application, though may be requested if needed (e.g. if candidate has no prior experience with hiring faculty).

Applications are due 5 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2024.

Interviews will take place the following week. If you are not available during those dates, email April Eichmeier at eich1856@stthomas.edu.

HOW TO APPLY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.

On the University of St. Thomas jobs page, follow the instructions to complete an online application.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.