Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number Stu416P
Working Title Section Editor
FLSA Exempt
Student Pay Level B
Advertised Pay Rate 10.00
Position Status FWS/REG
Department Student Emp Dept of Contemporary Art and Theater
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Picket Section Editors are required to write one news story a week in addition to leading reporters assigned with writing news stories, and are required to complete the first process of editing a news story and then send it to the Editor-in-Chief for final edits. The Section Editors are also part of the Picket Editorial Board and will meet weekly with other editors to discuss weekly planning, story pitches, and to vote on a monthly editorial. The Section Editors are required to write at least one editorial per semester. The Section Editors are required to represent The Picket Newspaper in Shepherd University's weekly Student Government Association meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Shepherd student in good standing with strong communication skills and demonstrated steady work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have previous experience working with The Picket, with strong team-building skills, as well an ability to work extremely well with others in a diverse campus community environment. The preferred candidate will also have a working knowledge of Associated Press style, reporting experience, self-motivation, and the ability to multi-task and deadlines.
Posting Date 09/17/2025
Close Date
Special Instructions Summary
Job Duties
Position Information
Posting Number Stu416P
Working Title Section Editor
FLSA Exempt
Student Pay Level B
Advertised Pay Rate 10.00
Position Status FWS/REG
Department Student Emp Dept of Contemporary Art and Theater
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Picket Section Editors are required to write one news story a week in addition to leading reporters assigned with writing news stories, and are required to complete the first process of editing a news story and then send it to the Editor-in-Chief for final edits. The Section Editors are also part of the Picket Editorial Board and will meet weekly with other editors to discuss weekly planning, story pitches, and to vote on a monthly editorial. The Section Editors are required to write at least one editorial per semester. The Section Editors are required to represent The Picket Newspaper in Shepherd University's weekly Student Government Association meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Shepherd student in good standing with strong communication skills and demonstrated steady work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have previous experience working with The Picket, with strong team-building skills, as well an ability to work extremely well with others in a diverse campus community environment. The preferred candidate will also have a working knowledge of Associated Press style, reporting experience, self-motivation, and the ability to multi-task and deadlines.
Posting Date 09/17/2025
Close Date
Special Instructions Summary
Job Duties