News Editor (Student Position)

News Editor (Student Position)

Big Rapids, MI 49307

College of Arts and Sciences - Torch

$13.73

The Ferris State Torch is an entirely student-run publication created by students and for students. We publish 27 Wednesdays throughout the academic year and serve as a platform for student voices. From covering campus news to community stories, our mission is to inform, engage and represent the Ferris community while giving students hands-on experience in journalism and media. Our staff members gain real-world experience in reporting, interviewing, editing, and photography while learning the core values of journalism, including accuracy and integrity. Working for the Torch is an opportunity to build your portfolio, develop professional skills, and actively contribute to campus life while being part of a collaborative, student-led team. We welcome students from any major.

The News Editor manages the News section by assigning stories to staff and freelance reporters, providing timely feedback, and being as up-to-date as possible with news, events, and happenings, either directly or indirectly related to the FSU community. The News Editor works with the Editor-in-Chief, other section editors, production staff, and copy editors to produce each week's issue.

Experience with reporting, researching, and editing journalistic stories.
Experience with Associated Press (AP) Style.
Must be organized and manage time appropriately to meet publication deadlines.
Ability to communicate feedback in a constructive and formative way.
Commitment to ethical journalism standards.

Seek and assign stories, beats, and photo art.
Assist production staff with format and design of assigned section.
Review, edit, proof, and fact check stories.
Provide revision feedback to reporters in a timely manner.
Write stories and other News section content, such as news briefs, as necessary.
Responsible for ensuring all copy meets AP and Torch style guidelines.
Meet weekly section deadline.
Regularly attend staff and production meetings.

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Resume, Cover Letter

The cover letter should address candidate's interest in the position.

April 17, 2026

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.