Associate Editor, California magazine

Responsibilities

• Assist with editing and writing stories for print and online platforms.
• Report and write short-form stories and online content on a regular basis.
• Support the Senior Editor in producing the monthly e-newsletter and uploading stories, photos, videos, and other multimedia content to the website using the magazine’s content management system.
• Support the Senior Editor in creating social media posts with an emphasis on quality over volume.
• Assist with podcast coordination, including scheduling, research, and production support.
• Monitor campus and general news sources for UC Berkeley-related stories, trends, and opportunities.
• Assist with fact-checking on assigned pieces.
• Help manage and mentor editorial interns.
• Support the editorial team during print production cycles, including proofing.
• Assist with logistics and content for the annual live event.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One to three years of journalism experience, or demonstrated journalistic instincts through coursework, internships, or independent work.
• Strong writing skills and careful editing instincts.
• Familiarity with fact-checking protocols and journalistic ethics.
• Genuine curiosity across a wide range of subjects — science, technology, arts, athletics, policy, culture.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with web publishing and content management systems
• Working familiarity with Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, and social media platforms.
• Comfort working in a small, collaborative editorial environment and ability to work in office on the Berkeley campus two days a week.
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional evening and weekend commitments, particularly during production.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UC Berkeley, its history, culture, and academic community.
• Interest in and familiarity with college athletics.
• Curiosity about and familiarity with tech and science topics.
• Experience creating and managing social media for a publication or organization.