Copy Writer

§ Write appropriate copy/cutlines

§ Reports to copy editor

§ Cover and submit stories on events. Among the duties:

§ Conduct interviews

§ Cover assigned event before, during or after school

§ Write and submit stories by deadline

§ Reports to section editor or copy editor

§ Coordinates all copy, photos and other material for assigned pages

§ Must work in conjunction with photographers, photo editors, features editor and section editors to coordinate the material for pages. (Ultimately responsible for material on assigned page.)

§ Suggests personal story ideas to give the book a creative spin\

§ Stays for the duration of all assigned events

§ Other duties as assigned

§ Attends all meetings (5 excuses for year)

§ Feature writing of assigned events

§ Obtains at least three student quotes at each event

§ Submits copy and caption no later than 5 days after coverage

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Last updated on Aug 30, 2022