Mace & Crown Now Accepting Applications for Editor-in-Chief

Mace & Crown

Adam Flores | Editor-in-ChiefThe Mace & Crown is now accepting applications for the position of editor-in-chief for the Fall 2017 semester. Applicants can submit a résumé to: editorinchief@maceandcrown.comThe Mace & Crown will be published in a monthly magazine format beginning September 2017. Its focus will be on student life and culture with feature stories and articles on social issues, music and arts, student, staff and faculty profiles, fashion, creative writing, satire, food, tech, and much more.The journalism / breaking news component of The Mace & Crown will still be a vital part of our daily newsroom operations and will publish directly to our website.The position of EiC is responsible for the overall operations of the newsroom and organization. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Serving as liaison to the contracted publishing company, organizations, and offices on campus
Serve as the official representative of the organization to administrators
Overseeing production of the publications – taking responsibility for all content and accuracy
As requested by Editorial Board members, file FOIA requests with the Office of Community Engagement
Prior to sending, giving the print edition a final review and approval, looking for mistakes, errors and technical problems
Laying out and editing of the Op-Ed / Creative Enclave sections
Leading staff and Editorial Board meetings
Coordinating with Advertising and Business Manager to submit budget for approval and present yearly budget to Editorial Board
Being present at all production meetings
Responsible for ordering office supplies when they run out
Responsible for booking university space (as needed) through the space reservation system
Ensure all Editorial Board members are completing four (4) weekly office hours
Ensuring all Editorial Board members are working to recruit new members, for a minimum of four (4) hours per month
Application deadline is noon on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Interviews will be conducted on Thursday, March 30 starting at 12:30 p.m., Mace & Crown newsroom, which is located in Webb University ...

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