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Quill Staff and Editorial Board Positions

Information and expectations for applicants

The following document outlines the roles available at The Quill along with the expectations for each role. Use this to consider which position(s) might be best for you.

Editorial Board

Editor in Chief

The EIC oversees all staff and editors. The EIC works closely with section editors to ensure clarity and focus in print and digital reporting. 

Managing Editor of Content

The MEC oversees the editing of all content after it has passed through section editors. The MEC is also responsible for general concern over the assignments for staff writers and runs meetings if the Editor in Chief is unavailable. The MEC is also responsible for updating the website.

Managing Editor of Design

The MED works to ensure each print copy of The Quill is up to proper standard and helps section editors layout their work in Adobe InDesign each week. The MED also helps run meetings and handles other administrative work to assist the Managing Editor of Content and the Editor in Chief.

News Section Editor

The News editor assigns articles of interest to staff writers on a weekly basis. The editor is responsible for keeping up with current issues and events on campus to keep the section timely. All section editors edit pieces and upload them to the website and to the print layout weekly.

Arts and Entertainment Section Editor

The A&E editor assigns articles about concerts, recitals, gallery openings and other events of interest to staff writers, and handles all submitted reviews. All section editors edit pieces and upload them to the website and to the print layout weekly.

Opinion Section Editor

The Opinion editor seeks out and accepts written contributions from the SU community to provide an outlet for appropriate opinion-based content. They also might assign staff writers certain topics. All section editors edit pieces and upload them to the website and to the print layout weekly.

Sports Section Editor

The Sports editor assigns articles concerning athletics event coverage and other sports-focused pieces. All section editors edit pieces and upload them to the website and to the print layout weekly.

Digital Editor(s)

Editor(s) of the Digital Team focus on the content published on The Quill’s social media channels and on general maintenance of The Quill’s advertising and marketing campaigns.. This includes graphics, videos and the sharing of online article links to The Quill’s social media audience.

Photography Editor

The Photography editor is responsible for coordinating scheduling with Quill photographers to ensure there are photos from campus events and for every article that runs. The Photography editor works with section editors to learn what events and articles are happening.

Assistant Editors

As available, assistant editors work with section editors to divide responsibilities. Assistant editors may help with every part of the editing process and will likely also write for the section.

Staff

Staff Writers

Writers can choose one or multiple sections (News, Sports, Opinion or A&E) to write for on a weekly basis. Writers are responsible for properly covering the topic assigned to them. Training, examples and advice are available to every writer.

Staff Photographers

Photographers work with the editor to ensure as many events are covered as possible. They can also contribute to graphics work and other digital content. Photographers do not need to own a camera to work for The Quill.

Social Media & Digital

Staff members can also focus on helping the Digital Editor(s) with social media and website content creation. This may include social media posts, graphics creation and work on The Quill website.

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