Opinion Editor - The Breeze

General Information
The Breeze is looking for an Opinion Editor to oversee the Opinion section of The Breeze.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee a section of The Breeze by providing leadership and vision

Assign stories and coordinate with others to produce multimedia features to accompany stories

Edit content and work with content creators to improve their work

Work with online editor(s) to produce online versions of stories

Design pages for weekly print edition

Qualifications

Ability to lead a team

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Creativity

Copyediting skills

Design and layout skills helpful

Experience with InDesign helpful

Conditions of Employment
Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.

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