James Madison University is hiring: Culture Editor - The Breeze - IE in Harrison

Culture Editor - The Breeze - IE
James Madison University, College of Arts and Letters

Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study, Part‑time position. Eligible for overtime. Pay: Per Edition.

About JMU
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full‑time instructional faculty.

General Information
The Breeze is hiring a Culture Editor to help oversee various Culture sections at The Breeze, which publishes an online news site and a weekly print newspaper.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee a section of The Breeze by providing leadership and vision
• Assign stories and coordinate with others to produce multimedia features to accompany stories
• Edit content and work with content creators to improve their work
• Work with online editor(s) to produce online versions of stories
• Design pages for the weekly print edition

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Creativity
• Copy‑editing skills
• Design and layout skills are helpful
• Experience with InDesign is helpful

Additional Posting Information

Students must be degree‑seeking students, enrolled on at least a half‑time basis (6 credits for undergraduates and 5 credits for graduates).

EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.  We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.  Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.