Confederated Umatilla Journal (CUJ) Editor
Job description
POSITION TITLE: Confederated Umatilla Journal (CUJ) Editor
SALARY: Pay Range 11
$47,055.48 to $84,502.68 annual
DOE/DOQ
DEPARTMENT: Communications Department
LOCATION: Located at Nixyaawii Governance Center, Mission, Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time with benefits package
Background check required
Exempt
SUPERVISED BY: Communications Director
OPENING DATE: September 22, 2022
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled; review of complete applications on October 20, 2022
CTUIR MISSION STATEMENT
Exercise the Tribe?s sovereign authority to achieve the maximum protection of resources identified in the Treaty of 1855, to protect newly acquired lands wherein the Tribe has a vested interest, to protect the lands of all the citizens and residents of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This position will protect human life, water, land, air, and wildlife by exercising professional skills and abilities in the protection of the resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Primary responsibility will be to serve as editor for the Confederated Umatilla Journal (CUJ), the monthly newspaper of the CTUIR. Individual is responsible for writing local, community focused news stories, editing, soliciting articles, designing and laying out publications, posting-up on final layout grids, working with local printers, and distributing publications. The individual will also oversee the selling advertisements to generate revenue, establishing and maintaining subscription system,.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts reporting on local issues, writes articles, editorials, and reviews other material for print.
- Personally conducts interviews on individuals and attends community based gatherings, sporting events, and other events to obtain items for publication, verify facts and clarify information
- Plans and coordinates in the selection and preparation of written material for the publication of the CUJ.
- Reads, evaluates, and edits material submitted for publication consideration.
- Takes photographs, secures graphic material from picture sources, and selects photographers to produce pictures and illustrations.
- Organizes materials, plans overall and individual page layouts, and selects type of print.
- Uses desk top publishing software and equipment to design and layout stories, photos, advertisements, etc.
- Edits copy to detect errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Contacts and maintains working relationships with local businesses to solicit advertisement. Establishes and maintains advertisement rate schedule.
- Establishes and maintains subscription schedules for non -tribal members wishing to receive the CUJ.
- May initiate or reply to correspondence regarding material published or being considered for publication.
- Collaborate with communications department to create digital, multimedia and video news projects.
- Other duties as assigned that related to the above job functions.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
CUJ Reporters and Photographers
SIGNATORY AUTHORITY:
CUJ Budget, as designated by Communications Director.
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