Beacon Copy Editor/Sr. Reporter

Position DetailsPosition InformationJob TitleBeacon Copy Editor/Sr. ReporterDepartmentStudent ActivitiesTerms and HoursFall 2026 & Spring 2027Job CategoryStudent StipendHourly WageMonthly Stipend Payment ($2,200/year)Job SummaryThis is not a Student Employment Position. This is a student volunteer experience. Volunteer experience participants receive monthly stipend payments.The ideal candidateHas excellent writing and critical thinking skillsIs dependable on deadlines and responsive to all editing requestsIs insatiably curious, creative, and proactive about learningIs a good listenerIs considerate, ethical, and emotionally matureDoes not shy away from a challengeManages time well; thrives on a busy scheduleReads journalistic media for fun and curiosityIs excited about multimedia as well as writingIs a go-getter, strives for excellence, naturally goes above and beyond what's expectedCollaborates and communicates well in a team settingIs flexible in temperament, especially in breaking news situationsIs open to instructionPlease apply using this link: https://www.upbeacon.com/page/online-applicationCore Duties•Attends staff meetings Monday and Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor-in-chief approves the absence in advance. Beacon staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times.Serves on Editorial Board and attends its weekly meetings on Wednesday nights.Plays leadership role as directed by adviser and editor-in-chief during Beacon Boot Camp training in August.Fulfills all reporter duties as listed in News (or Sports) Reporter job description.Acts as a leader/coach in team-reporting assignments.Initiates enterprise and in-depth reporting, including multimedia.Copyedits all Beacon articles on deadline for AP style, grammar, punctuation, syntax, etc.Studies and learns AP style over the summer.Becomes proficient in AP style, edits accordingly, and mentors editors in AP style as needed.Contributes two story ideas each week.Please apply using this link: https://www.upbeacon.com/page/online-applicationMinimum QualificationsMay not be employed by UP Marketing or UP Athletics or on ASUPYou must have at least a 3.0 GPA.Preferred QualificationsHas served previously on The Beacon staff.Physical RequirementsPosting Detail InformationPosting NumberSE940-2023Number of Vacancies1Estimated Start Date08/17/2026Open Date02/11/2026Close Date