It’s That Time of Year Again!: Junior Editor Applications
September 26th, 2011 by Leah Henrickson | Co-Editor
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The Editors of blogUT are looking for a Junior Editor to help us make sure that blogUT continues to run smoothly and showcase amazing content.
During your time as Junior Editor, we will train you on everything blogUT. You’ll learn how to write and edit posts, communicate with other campus clubs, manage basic finances, and lead an amazing team of people. This is a great opportunity for those of you who’d like to get more involved in student life. And an added bonus? It’ll be a great addition to your resume.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is in first, second, or third year
- Can write/respond to emails quickly and professionally
- Has an understanding of how a good blog should look in terms of format
- Pays attention to detail
- Has a basic knowledge of how to use WordPress or other web publishing platforms
- Has excellent spelling and grammar
- Can devote 2-3 hours per week to blogUT activities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Editing blogs and comments on a regular basis
- Updating our Twitter feed and Facebook profile
- Responding to emails from various organizations about events that are going on
- Finding out about events that would be of interest to blogUT readers
- Contacting event organizers for press passes
- Helping to make decisions about finances
- Helping to organize meetings
- Doing paperwork for the UTSU (ex. applying for funding)
- Miscellaneous administrative tasks, such as creating new user accounts and helping contributors with problems using WordPress
- Coming up with ideas on how to help the blog run better
To apply, with the subject ‘Junior Editor’ answering the following questions by OCTOBER 28, 2011:
- Who are you? What are you studying? Tell us about yourself.
- Why are you interested in this position?
- Why do you think that you are qualified for this position?
- What is something new, fresh, and innovative that you will bring to blogUT?
- Do you have any constructive criticism on how we are currently operating?
If you have any writing samples, please send them along with your application.
We look forward to hearing from you!
