Department or Unit Name Panther Newspaper Position Headcount 1 Position Title Panther Newspaper Copy Editor Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information
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On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor David Bryant Supervisor Email davbryant@chapman.edu
Desired Start Date 08/03/2026 Projected End Date 05/21/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Copy Editor will be responsible for copyediting all stories (and cutlines) that go online during the week. Copy edit print editions before release.
Responsibilities
Work with other editors to edit and fact-check print and video stories, headlines and photo descriptions as needed.
Attend weekly staff and editorial meetings.
Required Qualifications
Background in journalism.
Ability to maintain professionalism and uphold ethical reporting standards.
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience with The Panther or a comparable publication.
Familiarity with AP Style.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required work samples should include relevant writing, reporting, and/or editing samples.
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
