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LOG Yearbook Copy Editor

University Of Portland, Portland, OR, United States


Terms and Hours Approx. 5 - 7 hours/week, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Job Summary This is a student volunteer experience position. Volunteer experience participants receive monthly stipend payments. The LOG Yearbook Copy Editor works collaboratively with the LOG Yearbook Editor-in-Chief and other LOG Yearbook Editors to execute the 172-page LOG Yearbook. The editor oversees two staff writes and has creative insights into how to best capture the year in written form. The Copy Editor also oversees editing and proofing of all copy (blurbs, quotes, and captions).

Core Duties

Responsible for all story ideas and copy written for the yearbook, in consultation with the Editor.

Collaborate with LOG Photography Editor and LOG Design Editor to execute and complete all yearbook spreads

Delegates and assigns deadlines to two Staff Writers

Edits and proofs all copy (blurbs, quotes, and captions)

Regular contributor to yearbook, covering 12 – 16 spreads per semester (blurbs, quotes, and captions)

Attend all editorial and staff meetings (2/week). Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Advisor.

Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Strong organizational and self management skills

Interested and experience in copy editing and journalism

Preferred Qualifications

Previous yearbook
ewspaper experience

Previous experience on the LOG yearbook staff

Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing for the 2025 – 2026 school year

Physical Requirements

N/A

Required Documents

Resume

Portfolio

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Contact University of Portland

5000 N. Willamette Blvd

Portland, Oregon

97203-5798

503.943.8484

recruitment@up.edu

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