CNM Chronicle Editor & Chief

Compensation:
$21.04 - $25.25
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Employment Type:
Regular
Grade:
NE09
Position Summary
Under general supervision, coordinates, supervises and manages the daily operation of the CNM Chronicle. Coordinates, oversees, and/or performs news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources. Serves as primary point of contact for editorial issues. Oversees the coordination, supervision and completion of projects and/or events.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and/or projects.
• Ensure compliance with CNM, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations as they pertain to student publications.
• Provides guidance to editors in the acquisition of publication materials, recruits authors, negotiates contracts, oversees rights and permissions, approves revisions, and sets production schedules and priorities.
• Supervise student employees which includes work allocation, training, enforcement of internal procedures, and problem resolution;
• Assists in planning the annual budget allocated to the CNM Chronical.
• Assists with establishing and implementing long- and short-range department goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Plans, develops, and implements strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the organization.
• Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.
• Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication.
• Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.
• Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
• Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
• Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
• Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.
• Assist reporters with news articles.
• Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
• Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree, or at least preferred; three (3) years of related experience.

• Experience working in a college environment.
• Three (3) years' Supervisory experience
• Three (3) years' experience in budget preparations
• Experience working with a diverse population
• Three (3) years of related experience in journalism, communication.