Student Editor - Bucks SU Newspaper

Details

Working closely with the Students’ Union Graphic Designer, the Editor oversees the organisation and production of the Bucks Student newspaper.  This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for writing, a keen eye for grammar, is able to work to tight deadlines and wants to gain valuable experience working with an established publication.

Benefits of this role include:

• a financial reward of £50 per edition
• gaining life-long transferable skills
• excellent career experience (copywriting, editing, proofreading)
• scope to gain experience of people and project management
• an invite to attend the annual Union Awards.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• organising newsgroup meetings
• recruiting and encouraging other students to write articles for the paper
• producing layout plans for each edition
• researching articles
• generating content
• editing content
• proofreading
• helping promote the newspaper around campus and digitally.

Training and support

The Editor of the Bucks Student newspaper will be given introductory training explaining the role and responsibilities and covering the basic skills required to undertake the role. Ongoing support is available from the Graphic Designer and wider Communications and Marketing team.

To apply, click this link: https://forms.office.com/e/dC7UKrUq1Y