BG Falcon Media News Content Editor - School of Media and Communication
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Type
Student Worker
Job Number
BGSU01585
Division
President's Office
Department
Student Employment
Opening Date
04/21/2026
Closing Date
4/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
## Summary
The BG Falcon Media Content Editor works with the News Content Director and BG News Editor In Chief (EIC) to manage editorial content appearing on the student-led BGFalconMedia.com and in The BG News. This position assists in all content and operational decisions.
Career Readiness Competencies
- Seek feedback from supervisors and apply it to improve performance.
- Set personal goals and track progress toward them.
- Take initiative to learn new tools, systems, or procedures on the job.
- Participate in campus training or workshops to build skills.
- Maintain a positive, growth-oriented mindset when facing challenges.
- Ask questions to gain clarity on job expectations and responsibilities.
## Essential Functions
- Provide editing support for all news content appearing on BGFalconMedia.com and in the BG News
- Attend and contribute story ideas to weekly news meetings, communicating deadlines and responsibilities to reporters
- Attend print nights from start to final send-off for printing and assist in the editing process of all BG News content
- Takes the lead on briefs and Falcon Fours for the BG News - from assigning (or creating) to working with designers to ensuring page is completed by deadline
- Contributes content on a weekly basis
- Assists BG News EIC in adhering to production schedule developed by the Falcon Media Manager, working with the Creative Director and design team to ensure each page and the overall publication meets deadlines
- Assists News Content Director in posting content to the website
- Attend weekly executive meetings and weekly news meetings
## Minimum Qualifications
- Preferred majors: Journalism, public relations
- Preferred: Experience producing content for BG Falcon Media
- Demonstrated good news judgment and knowledge of the University and community
- Demonstrated competency in writing, reporting and editing
- Minimum GPA: 2.25
## Additional Information
- This role requires approximately 8 to 10 hours per week during each semester with flexibility to align with academic schedule.
- Stipend: $1,900 annually, intended to support educational learning outcomes.
- This internship is eligible for academic credit with approval from student's program/college.
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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