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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4765P

Home Org Name

Student Involvement

Division Name

Student Affairs

Position Title

Student Media Editorial Advisor

Job Class Code

OC29A, OC29B, OC29C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Student Affairs at Auburn University (https://studentaffairs.auburn.edu/) is seeking candidates for the position of **Student Media Editorial Advisor.** In this role, the Editorial Advisor will provide direction, management, and guidance to _The Auburn Plainsman_ in its news and editorial operations across both digital and print platforms, as well as in overall newsroom functions. The advisor will also support other Student Media organizations as needed.

Essential Functions

+ Provide editorial advice and direction primarily to The Auburn Plainsman, but also to the rest of Student Media as needed

+ Advise The Auburn Plainsman editorial board in newsroom management and operations.

+ Coordinate and assist in editorial training for Student Media student staff members.

+ Collaborate with Communication and Journalism faculty to support student success.

+ Seek and oversee educational opportunities including conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities for students in Student Media, primarily The Auburn Plainsman.

+ Collect and analyze data to make informed decisions regarding publication dissemination and newsroom operations for The Auburn Plainsman.

Why Work at Auburn?

+ **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

+ **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

+ **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

+ **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

+ **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or a related field

Level I:

+ Bachelor’s degree

Level II:

+ Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience OR

+ Master’s degree

LevelIII :

+ Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience

+ Master’s degree plus 2 years of experience

**Scope of Experience:** Experience in writing and editing communications/ publications and/or in journalism

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications, or related field.

+ Two or more years of experience working with a professional news organization as an editor or reporter, providing editorial oversight and/or advice and direction, newsroom management, and training of news writers.

+ Experience advising and training college students overseeing a student-run news publication.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$38,390 - $84,100

Job Category

Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

09/19/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55989

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other