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!"#$%&'()*+,-.. • Is responsible for the production of weekly issues of The Beacon with 12 issues each semester. • Is responsible for all material appearing in The Beacon and on The Beacon’s website, directing and supervising the online editor’s postings. • Exercises sound judgment grounded in fairness and accuracy and the canons of responsible journalism. • Consults with the editorial board to determine general editorial policy. The approval of a simple majority of the editorial board is required before the publication of specific editorials. Guides editorial direction using the Code of Ethics. • Maintains an open mind and is accessible to all elements of the University community, while realizing that the students constitute its largest element. • All staff positions will be appointed by the editor in consultation with the adviser. • Actively recruits, trains and supervises staff with the help of the adviser.
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!"#$%&'()*0,... • Is responsible for all content and reporter assignments for the News section of The Beacon, including online breaking news. Contributes articles as needed. • Is available to reporters and photojournalists seven days a week via cell phone to give direction, if necessary. • Mentors reporters and may refer them to adviser for further training. Edits first drafts by 8 p.m. Mondays. • Edits, writes headlines for and designs the News section. Available on or before Wednesday nights. • Monitors campus events and edits a weekly “On Campus” calendar and Public Safety report. • Writes corrections and clarifications from items in the previous issue.
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!"#$%&'()*1,... • Edits and designs the Opinion section of The Beacon on or before Wednesday nights. • Is responsible for “Faces on the Bluff,” with the assistance of photojournalists. • Conducts systematic outreach for thoughtful, informed submissions on timely, relevant topics. • Arranges photographs of columnists. • Collaborates directly with cartoonist on ideas for a editorial cartoons. • Works with contributors to ensure their submissions adhere to AP and Beacon styles and provide Beacon readers with meaningful content. • Consults with Editor in Chief to determine topics for weekly polls for the Beacon online. • Verifies identities of all columnists and writers.
!"#$%&'()*1,2-. • Is responsible for all content and reporter assignments for the Living Section as well as the Faith & Fellowship page. Edits first drafts by 8 p.m. Mondays. • Solicits guest writers from the University community for the Faith & Fellowship page. • Is available to reporters and photojournalists via cell phone seven days a week for direction. • Mentors reporters and may refer them to adviser for training. • Writes headlines and contributes articles. • Edits and designs the Living Section and Faith & Fellowship on or before Wednesday nights.
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!"#$%&'()*/,--. • Is responsible for copy editing all content, including first drafts on Monday afternoon and evening as well as proofing layout pages late Wednesday evening. • Should be proficient in grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. • Must become proficient in AP (Associated Press) style by Aug. 20, 2011. • Writes headlines and contributes articles and commentary as needed. • Mentors reporters and coaches photographers on cutlines, if necessary.
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!"#$%&'()*1,-.. • Is responsible for all content and assignments for the print and online Sports section. • May be required to post scores and photos online after some sporting events. • Edits first drafts by 8 p.m. Mondays. Edits and designs the Sports section on or before Wednesday nights. • Is available to sports reporters and photojournalists via cell phone seven days a week for direction, if necessary. May refer them to adviser for training. • Writes headlines and contributes articles as needed.
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!"#$%&'()*/,... • Writes one (occasionally two) story of fewer than 800 words a week, as assigned by the News Editor or Living Editor. Usually, the first draft of a story assigned at the Tuesday meeting is due the following Monday at noon. • Makes edits and corrections as assigned after editors return the first drafts on Monday, turning in a final draft by 4 p.m. Tuesday. • Is required to contribute at least three story ideas at the weekly planning meeting. • Must regularly contact sources for stories, conduct interviews and produce content that is fair and accurate. May be required to take photos or video and record audio.
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!"#$%&'()*/,... • Writes one (occasionally two) story of fewer than 800 words a week. Usually, the first draft of a story assigned at the Tuesday meeting is due the following Monday at noon. • Makes corrections as assigned after editors return the first drafts on Monday, turning in a final draft by 4 p.m. Tuesday. • Required to offer a minimum of three story ideas at the Tuesday planning meeting. • Must cover sporting events as assigned. May be required to post scores and photos online following a game. • May be required to take photos and/or video and/or record audio.
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!"#$%&'()*/,... • Responsible for taking high-quality digital photos as assigned by editors. • May also be required to take video and post it online. • Supplies accurate identification and information for each photograph/video submitted to section editors. • Maintains effective communication with editors and organizes digital photos and video. • Attends and brings at least three story ideas to the Tuesday planning meeting. • May be required to create slideshows for Beacon website. Page Deisgn by Rosemary Peters| THE BEACON Photos by Bryan Brenize and Scott Chia| THE BEACON