University of Wyoming is hiring: Hourly Pooled - Branding Iron Editor-in-Chief,

Overview

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Job Title

Branding Iron Editor-in-Chief

Job Purpose

To provide overall supervision of the Branding Iron newspaper.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Have overall responsibility for newspaper.
• Work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Verify and edit newspaper copy prior to composition.
• Prepare newspaper “dummy” for news and Page 1 material.
• Supervise the work of newspaper section editors.
• Supervise the work of the newspaper’s assistant editor and copy editor.
• Supervise the work of the photo editor.
• Supervise the work of news staff writers.
• Work collaboratively with the BI Online editor and the Social Media editor to ensure information is posted to the Website in a timely manner.
• Produce articles for both the print and online editions.
• Provide material for editorial, op-ed pages.
• Dummy editorial, op-ed pages.
• Serve as public relations person for the paper.
• Conduct staff meetings as necessary.
• Attend Student Media Board meetings as ex-officio member.
• Serve as a direct line to adviser, sales manager, production coordinator, and business manager.
• Serve as a contact person with the Communication and Mass Media Department.
• Provide written Editorial Policy to the Student Media Board at the first fall meeting.
• Superintend the operations of the newspaper production and deadline schedules.
• Need to be involved in active recruitment for class visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full-time student
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Newspaper experience, including writing news stories.
• Must be available to start work Aug. 18, 2025
• Must be available for publication deadlines on Sundays and Wednesday nights.
• Must be available Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for training.

Desired Qualifications

• Some supervisory experience.
• Basic knowledge of what goes into a good newspaper story, as well as other newspaper editorial content.
• Some prior newspaper experience.
• Knowledge of AP style or willingness to learn.

Required Application Materials

• Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.

Work Location

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

Hiring Statement / EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

About Laramie

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/