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University of Kansas

University Daily Kansan Editor - Student Hourly

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An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.

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Job Description

Position Overview The mission of The University Daily Kansan is to serve as a primary, credible news source for the University community. Job Description 50%
  • Editing assignments made by content generators. 40%
  • Making assignments to content generators. 10%
  • Attending meetings and training.
Required Qualifications During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for
GRA/GTA/GA
appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments). Preferred Qualifications N/A Position Requirements N/A Employment Conditions (1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR. (2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently. Additional Candidate Instructions Students must follow separate application procedure as described by UDK Advisory Board and or the UDK Editor in Chief. Contact editor@kansan.com. The application deadline is 12/30/2026. A review of applications is ongoing; hires will be made throughout the posting period. Contact Information to Applicants Nick Jungman nickjungman@ku.edu 785-864-4358 Advertised Salary Range $12.50 per hour Anticipated Start Date Thursday August 20, 2026 Apply to
Job Posting Information Posting ID:
33387
BR Department:
Journalism Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus Reg/Temp:
Temporary Employee Class:
S-Student