Job Title: Assistant Managing Editor - ECHO

Exempt Status Test: Nonexempt

Reports To: Communications Administrator

Salary Plan: Support

Division/Department: Communications

Pay Group: S45 Salary Plan

Primary Purpose:

Work involves the planning, preparation and editing of articles for the publication of The ECHO. Supervision of a resident-based staff to assist with development of ECHO issues. Works under supervision with extended latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major coursework in Journalism or Mass Communications.

Experience: Two years of full-time, wage-earning experience in the field of communications or journalism or two years of experience in correctional administration

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the Adobe Suite, specifically InDesign

Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style, spelling, punctuation and grammar

Ability to communicate with varied audiences

Skills in conducting interviews, technical writing, editing and development of publications

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Set appropriate deadlines for the planning and development of articles for the agency’s publication of The ECHO as assigned.

2. Conduct telephonic, virtual and in-person interviews as required to gather information for articles.

3. Train, advise and supervise resident workers in researching, writing and editing articles for publication.

4. Work closely with the Managing Editor to coordinate layout of The ECHO publications.

5. Verify information to be used for publication.

6. Read and edit style, grammar, punctuation and clarity of expression of articles prepared by staff writers.

Policy, Reports, and Law:

7. Ensure that content conforms to legal provisions, and arrange for the printing and distribution of The Echo.

8. Prepares reports, studies, and specialized research projects to include review of reader suggestions and publication problems.

9. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

10. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

11. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

12. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise the resident staff-workers

Working Conditions:

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain emotional control under stress, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position, light lifting under 15 pounds, light carrying under 15 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.