Part Time Editor
State College, PA
Part Time
Mid Level
Part Time Editor - Town & Gown Magazine
About the Role:
Town & Gown is seeking an experienced and detailed-oriented Editor to oversee all editorial content for each monthly issue - from annual planning to final production. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that involves everything from story development and editorial assignments to layout collaboration and proofreading.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the editorial planning and execution of each Town & Gown issue.
- Determine monthly story lineups and coordinate with writers and photographers.
- Assign stories and photo shoots; provide support and communication throughout the process.
- Edit all submitted content for accuracy, tone, grammar, and style.
- Write, headlines, photo, captions, and additional editorial elements.
- Collaborate with the designer and creative director on layout and visual elements.
- Proofread designed pages and ensure final printer's proof meets editorial standards.
Additional Responsibilities Include:
- Maintain and update the publication's Blinkplan.
- Write or compile recurring sections such as the Table of Contents, What's Happening, and Before You Go.
- Select topics and write ad copy for the monthly Penn State Bookstore ad based on Penn State News content.
- Add new articles to the online archives index.
- Upload stories and images to the Town & Gown WordPress website.
- Manage the magazine's Facebook presence with regular posts and updates.
- Prepare and manage the weekly production schedule.
- Proofread pages for special publications managed by the special publications editor.
Qualifications:
- Proven editorial experience (magazine or newspaper preferred).
- Exceptional editing and writing skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Experience working with freelance writers and photographers.
- Familiarity with WordPress and basic web publishing.
- Understanding of magazine layout processes and creative collaboration.
- Social media proficiency (especially Facebook).
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and relevant writing/editing samples on this job posting. If you have any issues, please reach out to Tiara Snare at [email protected]
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