University of Portland is hiring: LOG Yearbook Staff Copy Writer in Portland

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title
LOG Yearbook Staff Copy Writer

Department
Student Activities

Terms and Hours
Approx. 5 hours/week, January through mid June

Job Category
Student Stipend

Hourly Wage
Monthly Stipend Payment

Job Summary

This is a student volunteer experience position. Volunteer experience participants receive monthly stipend payments.
LOG Yearbook Staff Copy Writers work collaboratively with the LOG Yearbook Copy Editor and other LOG Yearbook staff members to write and source the copy featured in the 172-page LOG Yearbook, including blurbs, captions, titles, and quotes.

NOTE: when applying, please include any relevant writing examples as your portfolio. This can include academic and/or personal writing.

Core Duties

• Contributes 11-15 stories per semester (200-400 words), either submitting complete stories or gathering information and interviews for alternative story formats.
• Writes ALL captions for photos featured in weekly assignments.
• Regularly contact sources for stories, conduct in person interviews, attend events and produce content that is fair and accurate.
• Supplies correctly spelled names and graduation year for subjects covered in each story submitted.
• Follows a standard style for writing as determined by the Copy Editor and Editor-in-Chief. In a timely manner, makes edits or completes rewrites to work after the Copy Editor has made editing marks and suggestions.
• Participation includes contributing at least two story ideas at weekly staff meetings.
• Participation includes attending weekly meetings (1-2 a week). Editor and Advisor should be advised of absence in advance.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Creative, self-motivated, and organized individual
• Solid understanding of spelling and grammar

Preferred Qualifications

• Past yearbook or student newspaper experience preferred but not required
• Interest and/or experience in student journalism

Physical Requirements

• N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
SE861-2023

Number of Vacancies
2

Estimated Start Date
01/06/2025

Open Date
11/12/2025

Close Date
01/01/2026