The Student Copy Editor is responsible for editing and the correction of content supplied by editors, staff, and contributing writers for in print and online publication. The Student Copy Editor checks content for errors, whether they be factual or grammatical, and for fabrication. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. The Student Copy Editor is responsible for returning edited content to editors in a timely manner for in print and online publication. 

2. Responsible for identifying and correcting punctuation, grammatical, citation and factual errors in any received content. 

3. Responsible for providing final edits to the already edited content provided by page section editors. 

4. Responsible for reviewing, researching, and identifying plagiarism and fabricated details as well as reporting it to the Student Managing Editor and Student Editor-in-Chief if found. 

5. Responsible for having working knowledge of grammar rules and the AP Style Guide and 22 West Media Style Guide. 

6. Attend at all department and company meetings, as well as participate in company events. 

7. Attend the biweekly staff meeting. 

8. Prepare any report for the 22 West Student Leads meeting.  

9. Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Must have at least one year of journalism-related or copy-editing experience and be enrolled in related discipline (Journalism, Communications, English, etc.). Previous volunteer experience with 22 West Media preferred. Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.

Knowledge and Abilities

Basic understanding of the intricacies and legalities of publishing such as grammar, punctuation, writing technique/ styles, slander, libel etc. Requires expertise and experience in AP style and journalistic writing, including feature and news style format.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Schedule

This position is a temporary, one academic-year appointment aligned with the CSULB academic calendar. The work schedule generally follows standard business hours. Scheduled hours may fluctuate depending on departmental needs. Occasional evening and weekend support is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk or computer workstation and use hands and fingers to key data, sort documents, and file paperwork. The employee is frequently required to stand and be able to talk or hear in interactions with others. The employee is occasionally required to walk to other offices within the building and around the campus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: This is a union position. Please contact Human Resources with questions.