Critograph Managing Editor

To help ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of the newspaper’s content by editing and proofreading articles, providing constructive feedback to writers, supporting fact-checking efforts, and upholding editorial standards, while assisting the editorial team in preparing engaging and professional publications that reflect the newspaper’s values of integrity and inclusivity.

• Advanced Editing and Proofreading: Strengthen skills in grammar, clarity, style (AP guidelines), and maintaining consistent tone across diverse content.
• Critical Feedback and Collaboration: Develop the ability to provide constructive editorial feedback and work effectively with writers and editors to improve stories.
• Fact-Checking and Ethical Journalism: Enhance attention to detail and understanding of journalistic integrity by verifying information and upholding professional and inclusive standards.

• Edit and proofread articles for grammar, clarity, accuracy, and adherence to style guidelines (AP style).
• Ensure consistency in tone and quality across all content.
• Work closely with writers and editors to provide constructive feedback and improve stories.
• Assist in fact-checking and verifying information.
• Support the Editor-in-Chief in preparing content for publication.
• Uphold the newspaper’s standards of integrity, professionalism, and inclusivity.
• Assist with training new writers on editorial expectations and style.

• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Excellent command of grammar, style, and journalistic standards.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and clarity.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Must be an enrolled student for the current and/or upcoming academic year
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
• Must be in good disciplinary standing with the University
• Cannot hold leadership roles in other university organizations (e.g., SGA, SAB).
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Available to commit 8–10 hours per week.

• Laptop/Desktop

• Cell Phone
• AP Stylebook