Oregon East Managing Student Editor

The Managing Editor serves an important role in the operation and stewardship of Eastern Oregon University’s student-run literary journal, Oregon East. Working closely with the faculty advisor and practicum students, the Managing Editor will assist in the day-to-day administrative tasks required to maintain the journal and uphold the journal’s publishing schedule. The Managing Editor position is a rare opportunity to learn the demands of a professional editing job and to work collaboratively with others in a “real world” environment. The position requires (and will help hone) a range of skills in teamwork, in financial and organizational management, in professional and technical editing, and in critical reading and judging of submissions.

Student Job Title	Oregon East Managing Student Editor
Department	English/Writing Program, CAHSS
Hiring Supervisor	Eliot Treichel
Rate of Pay	$14.70 / hour
Work-Study Required?	Yes
Position Summary	The Managing Editor serves an important role in the operation and stewardship of Eastern Oregon University’s student-run literary journal, Oregon East. Working closely with the faculty advisor and practicum students, the Managing Editor will assist in the day-to-day administrative tasks required to maintain the journal and uphold the journal’s publishing schedule. The Managing Editor position is a rare opportunity to learn the demands of a professional editing job and to work collaboratively with others in a “real world” environment. The position requires (and will help hone) a range of skills in teamwork, in financial and organizational management, in professional and technical editing, and in critical reading and judging of submissions.
Responsibilities	The responsibilities of the Managing Editor include, but are not limited to, the following: • 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 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	The Managing Editor must be a part-time upper division or graduate student of Eastern Oregon University. The applicant 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). The student must also 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 field of writing.
Open Date	12/15/2023
Close Date	Open Until Filled
First Day of Application Review	1/11/2024
Application Instructions	Email the following documents to: Eliot Treichel etreichel@eou.edu 1. Cover Letter (Required): Please submit a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and how your education and writing/editing experience make you a qualified candidate. 2. Resume (Required): List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. Demonstrate that you qualify for the position and make sure your educational experiences (e.g., twelve credit hours of creative writing) are documented. 3. Contact Information for One Reference (Optional): Please include name, contact information, and relationship.