2008 Woodie Awards
Opinion Editor
Issue date: 4/2/08 Section: Job Openings
The opinion editor works directly with writers toward completion of monthly assignments, helping to develop and improve writers' opinion pieces as well as their skills. He or she edits articles for AP style, in-house style, spelling, grammar, content, organization, accuracy, etc. The opinions editor also writes headlines and cutlines, and assists in proofing pages on production day.
- Requirements:
- * Prior editing experience
- * Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Track Changes
- * Work well under deadline pressure
- * Excellent communication skills
- * Ability to work constructively with other staff
- * Maintain reliable e-mail access (including weekends)
- * Must be current University of Baltimore student
- * Ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a journalism background
- Benefits:
- * Stipend or academic internship credit
- * Opportunities to attend media conventions and university retreats
- * Develop a career-enhancing network
E-mail resume to: ubpost@ubalt.edu