Spinnaker Editor-in-Chief

Posting Details

Position Information Job Title Spinnaker Editor-in-Chief Department Spinnaker Media Position Number 966100 Requisition Number 063922 Position Type Student Assistant Full Time/Part Time Part-Time Time-limited through Hours 20 Hours Weekly Hourly Rate $13.00 Job Summary/Responsibilities The Editor-in-Chief is ultimately responsible for all aspects of Spinnaker’s news coverage, including its website, digital magazine, and subscription newsletters. The Editor-in-Chief coordinates the ongoing news, sports and features coverage of campus events and content of interest to UNF students, faculty, and staff. The Editor-in-Chief’s goal is to ensure that Spinnaker remains true to its mission to provide the university community with news, entertainment, and a forum for the exchange of ideas. It is the charge of the Editor-in-Chief to coordinate with the other leaders at Spinnaker so that they work together synergistically.

Although the Editor-in-Chief should regularly consult with the media adviser for feedback and guidance, it is ultimately the Editor-in-Chief’s responsibility to represent the Spinnaker professionally. As an official liaison, the Editor-in-Chief deals with university officials and other department administrators. They also serve as an ex-officio member of the Spinnaker Media Advisory Board. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be asked to perform other related duties as required to meet Spinnaker’s ongoing needs. Pay is a lump sum contingent on meeting the responsibilities and qualifications of the position consistent with a minimum of 20 hours of competent effort each week. The Editor-In-Chief must:

• Coordinate the editorial content on all platforms and seek content of interest to the readers.
• Plan and maintain weekly editorial and staff meetings.
• Assign and enforce deadlines, including deadlines for one’s own articles.
• Read and edit all articles before publication.
• Publish final edited articles in a timely manner.
• Track the progress of reach through Google Analytics.
• Maintain Spinnaker archives.
• Train employees on journalistic best practices, editorial and office protocol, technique, distribution, etiquette, and layout.
• Oversee and enforce department policies and Spinnaker Media’s bylaws.
• Act as a representative of the Spinnaker in an official capacity.
• Build relationships with university administrators and officials and meet with them regularly.
• Interview, hire, and oversee staffers, including regular feedback and instruction.
• Oversee working conditions, making sure to maintain a positive, productive workplace.
• Deal with personnel matters, including payroll, priority registration, office availability, resignations, terminations, and dispute resolution.
• Be available in the office for meetings with staffers and members of the public with complaints and inquiries.
• Attend weekly leader meetings unless excused for absence.
• Be eligible to work at a minimum of 48 weeks of a calendar year.
• Balance the budget with the Spinnaker Media office manager and adviser to reconcile advertising revenue and operating expenses.
• Produce budget requests and presentations when needed.
• Remain off of academic probation (the board may extend a semester waiver).
• Follow and instill the ethics and laws of the bodies (such as SPJ, the Constitution) that pertain to publication.
• Attend advisory board meetings in keeping with Spinnaker Media’s Advisory Board bylaws.
• See Spinnaker Media Advisory Board bylaws for additional requirements.

Required Qualifications Must be a current UNF student .

This position requires strong initiative, interpersonal and communication skills, a good understanding of journalistic practices, and good news judgment. The position requires at least one semester of experience working at a student media outlet.

Must be continuously enrolled at UNF for the duration of the position and not be on academic probation or suspension as defined by the most recent University of North Florida course catalog. Preferred Qualifications Completed course work in communication ethics, communication law, and advanced journalism is helpful, but not required for the position. Statement(s) of Understanding N/A Statement(s) of Understanding Definition N/A Equal Opportunity The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation. Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. Faculty Initiatives The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. Posting Detail Information Anticipated Start Date 04/15/2024 Job Posting Date 03/06/2024 Application Review Date 03/29/2024 Application Deadline 03/29/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Point of Contact Information Amanda Cox 904-620-1598 Hiring Official Amanda Cox Location if not Jacksonville N/A Special Instructions Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records.