Editorial Advisor, The News Record Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview Serve as the adviser of the newsroom of The News Record, the student-run news organization at the University of Cincinnati. This is a nine-month position (August - April) at approximately 8 to 12 hours per week. Essential Functions Provide support and training for The News Record newsroom. Act as a consultant and educator - but not a censor -- in all aspects of journalism. Work with the students in the newsroom to increase their competence and understanding of news values; research, reporting and writing skills; photography and design skills; source identification; story selection; legal and ethical knowledge and other matters. Provide regular feedback/critiques of student work and seek feedback/critiques of student work from journalism professionals. Advise the newsroom on the development of policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with the newsroom to ensure a sustained high-quality standard of journalism consistent with the standards of the Society of Professional Journalists/Sigma Delta Chi's Code of Ethics. Serve as a professional liaison with the professional business manager of The News Record. Be aware of journalism trends and the work of other college media. Share them with the students. Work with editor-in-chief of The News Record to submit student work to college media contests. Advise/coach editor-in-chief in expanding digital reach and social media focus of the student-run news organization. Be available/respond to requests for counsel from editor-in-chief or other staff members. Maintain consistent office hours during the week. Respond to inquiries from faculty, students, public and outside media. Participate as a member of the University of Cincinnati Communications Board. Perform related duties based on the news organization's need. Required Education Bachelor's Degree in English Composition, Professional Writing, Creative Writing, or related field. Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience Three (3) years of relevant experience to include reviewing and editing documents, articles, books, etc. Required Trainings/Certifications N/A Additional Qualifications Considered Three (3) years of relevant experience in the journalism field. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Continuously Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Seldom Walking - Seldom Bending - Seldom Stooping - Seldom Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Pulling, pushing - Seldom Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom Crouching - Not Required Crawling - Not Required Reaching overhead - Not Required Shoveling - Not Required Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Not Re