JOB SUMMARY

The Managing editor of the Michigan Times will be responsible for assisting editor-in chief of school paper in daily operations as well as assigning, editing, and writing content for the paper.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Current UM-Flint Student
• Willingness to learn Associated Press style
• Willingness to learn and uphold ethical norms of journalism
• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Strong interest in writing and/or journalism

• Working with the editor in chief to create and carry out short-and long-term goals of the student newspaper.
• Developing and assigning story ideas.
• Assisting in overseeing a group of reporters/writers and guiding them as needed to meet expectations.
• Facilitating or co-facilitating regular editorial meetings.
• Curating editorial schedule for online and printed content.
• Critiquing and editing stories and coaching writers through revisions.
• Developing and assigning ideas for photos and art to accompany stories.