Illinois State University is hiring a Vidette Editor-in-Chief to lead the editorial direction and daily operations of the campus newspaper. The student editor is responsible for all news-editorial aspects, including content, coverage, and presentation across print, web, and social media.

What You'll Do

Formulate editorial policy and oversee all news-editorial aspects of the newspaper.
Make final publishing decisions on news stories, photographs, editorials, columns, and advertisements.
Provide overall staff direction in news, opinion, photography, features, sports, and editing.
Manage the web team, web content, and design of videtteonline.com.
Manage The Vidette’s social media accounts, newsletter, and mobile application.
Select the news-editorial staff and organize it in consultation with the editorial advisor.
Act as a liaison with the public and outside sources on news and editorial content.
Serve as an ex-officio member of The Vidette Publication Board.

What We're Looking For

Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the upcoming Fall 2026 and Spring 2026 semesters.
Be in good academic and disciplinary standing within Illinois State University.
Have demonstrated proficiency in news reporting, editing, web content management, and other phases of the daily operation of the campus news organization and its digital platforms.
Have a basic understanding of and ability to manage all aspects of the process.

Team & Environment

Works in consultation with an editorial advisor and serves as ex-officio member of The Vidette Publication Board.

Benefits & Compensation

Eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position located at Illinois State University.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.