The HCC Times Editor is a part-time, student leadership position. The Editor must work 10-15 hours each week in the Office of Student Life from The HCC Times office. This is an hourly position at $17/hour.

The Editor primarily edits articles for grammar, structure and style formatting. They are expected to meet with or otherwise contact student journalists to review changes made and address their growth as a writer on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The Editor also is responsible for timely publication of articles according to the given publication schedule. The Editor will primarily use Wordpress to complete these duties. The Editor also assists the Content Strategist in creating workshops for student journalists and creating outreach events for The HCC Times.

The Editor will work directly with the following position:

  • The Student Life Associate and The HCC Times faculty advisor
  • The HCC Times Content Strategist to determine publication schedules and beats to cover
  • Student journalists to decide on article topics, review drafts, and cultivate each journalists' growth as a writer

Some responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Contacts writers once they have submitted their article as “pending” on WordPress and makes edits within WordPress or in a Google document shared with the writer.
  • Begins and finishes the revision process with the student journalists
  • Works directly with the faculty advisor when editing articles but primarily edits on their own.
  • Assisting in the Content Strategist in recruitment of Student Journalists

Requirements:

  • Must be a student at Howard Community College taking at least 6 credit hours
  • Must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA or higher (semester and cumulative)
  • Must be able to work 10-15 hours each week in the Office of Student Life
  • Must have a passion for reading, writing, and editing
  • Must be willing to work on both small and large teams
  • Must be able to deliver tactful, but direct constructive criticism to beginning and experienced writers alike
  • Must be able to professionally represent The HCC Times and Howard Community College at all times

Preferred:

  • Experience using the following: Wordpress, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
  • Experience with AP format

Stand out Qualities:

  • Working knowledge of HTML and web design or a willingness to learn these skills!
  • Experience working with student-led newspaper, blogging or freelance journalism

Student Leadership

As a student leader, the Editor is expected to work in tandem with other student leadership organizations including Student Programming Board and Student Government Association on dual programming and events hosted by the Office of Student Life. In addition, student leaders assist the Office of Student Life Staff with various projects, presentations, assignments, and events not limited to New Student Orientation (fall & spring), Welcome Week (fall & spring) and Student Life open houses. Student leaders must additionally take part in fall and spring semester retreats that center on leadership skills and personal/professional growth. The Student Leader Retreat for the Fall 2024 semester will be from August 15-23. Student leaders are expected to demonstrate professional conduct when representing their organization and Howard Community College at events on and off campus.

*All employees must comply with the college's COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirement, regardless of telework status. In instances where employees fail to comply, supervisors will be notified, as failure to comply is a violation of the employee code of conduct. Progressive disciplinary action will be taken, including verbal and written warnings, and up to and including suspension and termination.*