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Daily Lobo Editor in Chief

The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States


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Requisition ID: req36092 | Working Title: Daily Lobo Editor in Chief | Pay: $1250 Monthly | Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM | Department: Student Publications (410A) | Employment Type: Student Employment | Student Type: Student Employment | Status: Exempt | Background Check Required: No | For Best Consideration Date: 4/10/2025 Position Summary

Supervise the publication of the Daily Lobo. The Editor-in-Chief hires all desk editors and supervises their work. The Editor-in-Chief also supervises editorial production and copy-edit staff. The Editor fields concerns from the public and serves as a liaison between the advertising and editorial staffs. The Editor is expected to ensure the print newspaper is published weekly and the email newsletter is published four times per week. The Editor is accountable for all content in the newspaper, website, email newsletter and social media. The editor may also be responsible for representing the Daily Lobo at various university, city, state and national meetings. The Editor works with the Business Manager and reports to the Student Publications Board. Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree‑seeking program at UNM, enrolled at least half‑time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet satisfactory academic progress. Preferred Qualifications

To be selected as editor of the Daily Lobo, candidate must be a student enrolled at UNM, have 6 hours or more at UNM during the current and preceding semester. Preferred candidates have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 by the end of last semester. The editor is required to be enrolled at UNM in a degree‑granting program for a minimum of 6 credit hours throughout the term of office, which is May 2023-April 2024. Management skills. Experience as a newspaper reporter and desk editor. Knowledge of Associated Press Style and media law. Strong writing and editing skills. Experience in deadline situations. Application Instructions

Required documents: resume, cover letter, 2 letters of reference and a writing sample. Take the Student Press Law Center quiz: http://www.splc.org/page/student-press-law-quiz. Please review the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics: https://www.spj.org/spj-code-of-ethics/ The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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