Oregon East Managing Student Editor

Join the English/Writing Program at Eastern Oregon University as the Managing Student Editor for Oregon East! This role involves managing the day-to-day administrative tasks required to maintain the student-run literary journal, Oregon East. You will work closely with the faculty advisor and practicum students, assisting in calling for submissions, reading manuscripts, proofreading, and more. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in literary publishing and develop your editorial and leadership skills.

Supervisors Name & Title	Eliot Treichel, Assistant Professor of English/Writing
Student Job Title	Oregon East Managing Student Editor
Department	English/Writing Program CAHSS
Position Funding	Department-funded position
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$14.70 per hour (Level 4)
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	Typically aligned with the academic year, potentially including summer depending on publication needs
Type of work schedule	Part-time; flexible hours primarily during weekdays to align with university business hours and publication deadlines. May require additional hours during peak production periods
Estimated numbers of hours per week	10-15 hours, potentially up to 20 hours during busy weeks leading up to publication deadlines
Experiential Leaning:	As the Oregon East Managing Student Editor, you will gain practical experience in editorial leadership, project management, and creative writing. You will develop skills in professional and technical editing, financial and organizational management, and the critical reading and judging of submissions. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge from your coursework to real-world publishing tasks.
Professional Development:	This position offers numerous professional development opportunities. You will receive job-specific training provided by the English/Writing Program CAHSS and participate in University-wide training events. Additionally, you will have access to multicultural-sponsored training activities, career exploration activities via Career Services, and resume reviews with Career Services and/or WorkSource Oregon. These experiences will help you build professional competencies such as teamwork, communication, and strategic planning, preparing you for careers in publishing, journalism, or related fields.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Assist the faculty advisor in staying up to date with the day-to-day administrative tasks of running a literary journal. – Call for submissions of writing and artwork through campus media and other means. – Help practicum staff meet deadlines of the publication schedule. – Read manuscripts and inform decisions on accepting and rejecting work. – Proofreading and copy editing. – Regularly update the Oregon East Blog. – Contribute to the layout and design of the print magazine. – Create and submit a budget to the Student Fees Committee. – Orientate any new editors. – Attend weekly meetings. – Distribute the annual Oregon East print journal. – Promote Oregon East and the Oregon East Blog across campus and with community partners.
Minimum Qualifications:	– Must be a part-time upper-division or graduate student of Eastern Oregon University. -Must be an upper-division student in good standing with the university and have completed a minimum of twelve credit hours of creative writing (fiction, poetry, and non-fiction). – Must pass a background check pending employment offer.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Previous practicum experience with Oregon East or previous staff experience on other literary journals or periodicals. – Upper-level coursework in publishing, editing, or creative writing. – Experience and/or knowledge in respective fields of writing.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Strong editorial and proofreading skills. – Experience in magazine layout and design. – Proficiency with publishing software and social media platforms. – Excellent organizational and project management skills. – Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team.
Required Application Material:	– Resume – Intro/Cover Letter
Send Application Materials To:	Eliot Treichel, Assistant Professor of English/Writing
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Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Position Description	https://www.eou.edu/career/files/2024/06/Oregon-East-Managing-Student-Editor.pdf