The West Virginia University Committee on Publications is now soliciting applications for the position of summer editor-in-chief of The Daily Athenaeum for the summer terms 2012. The editor-in-chief is responsible for content of the newspaper.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better and must be a full-time fee paying student, but need not be a journalism major. The position is paid and expected to serve the total of the 2012 summer sessions. The selected editor is expected to report for duty by May 8, 2012 and complete duties on August 1, 2012.
Candidates may pick up application forms and summer editor-in-chief job description at The Daily Athenaeum business office. In addition to the form, three supporting letters (at least one should be from someone other than a Daily Athenaeum employee) and six examples of work that illustrate qualifications should be submitted. Candidates are asked to read the specific responsibilities for the summer editor-in-chief.
Completed forms must be typewritten and submitted to the Director at the Daily Athenaeum, 284 Prospect St. by 5:00 p.m., April 27, 2012. A schedule of interview times and location will be posted at The Daily Athenaeum.