SPRING 2021 DAILY TROJAN Editor-in-Chief Application Raymond Rapada Name: [Redacted] Current Address: [Redacted] [Redacted] [Redacted] [Redacted] E-mail: City State Zip Code Home Address: [Redacted] Home Phone: [Redacted] [Redacted] [Redacted] [Redacted] Cell Phone: City State Zip Code Journalism [Redacted] Major: Cumulative GPA: [Redacted] [Redacted] Birthdate: USC ID # (10 digit):
Editor-in-chief of the Daily Trojan Current USC Activities:
Contest Entry Assistant at the Los Angeles Times Expected Spring '21 Activities:
Previous experience in journalism, publications, or other relevant activities: (Give year, title, responsibilities, and school/ company. If you have a current resume, please attach it to this application)
What is your career objective and in what ways would the DAILY TROJAN Newspaper editorship contribute to it?
Please state briefly what changes and improvements you would like to see made this coming Spring! Raymond Rapada
EDUCATION University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California Major: Journalism, GPA: 3.953, Anticipated Graduation: May 2021 Skyline College, San Bruno, California Intended Major: Journalism, Transfer Date: May 2019
EXPERIENCE ViacomCBS, remote CBSN Booking Intern — CBS Interactive (September 2020 – present) • Work alongside booking producers for CBSN’s midday news program and “Red & Blue” political report • Create contact lists for breaking news and long-term news assignments and segments • Research and conduct pre-interviews with guests Summer Intern — CBS News (June 2020 – July 2020) • Attended developmental workshops remotely from CBS News veteran producers, anchors and reporters • Executed a social media video project Daily Trojan, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California Editor in Chief (September 2020 – present) • Succeed editorship midsemester following previous editor’s resignation • Edit articles across all four sections for online publication Managing Editor (January 2020 – September 2020) • Helped oversee daily production of the Daily Trojan, including the transition to remote production • Directly managed these sections: diversity & inclusion, opinion, photo, art, design • Opinion Editor (August 2019 – December 2019) • • • Led the Daily Trojan Editorial Board • Executed daily page layout of the opinion section using Adobe InDesign Los Angeles Times, El Segundo, California Contest Entry Assistant (December 2019 – March 2020) • Worked with the director of news development to produce print copy for contest entry • Recreated published Times articles, photos and graphics in accordance to contest rules Annenberg Media, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California Multimedia Journalist (August 2019 – December 2019) • • Shot b-roll and conducted interviews on camera and in audio-recording studio • Worked with producers for TV and radio news to produce stories for broadcast and online publication The Skyline View/Viewpoint Magazine, Skyline College, San Bruno, California Copy Editor (January 2019 – May 2019, February 2018 - May 2018) • publishing from the editor in chief • Created an in-house style guide with the chief copy editor
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JOB DESCRIPTION
PREFACE: The first edition of the DAILY TROJAN, the student newspaper of the University of Southern California, was published in 1912. This rich tradition which spans more than 100 years has continuously provided an atmosphere of free and responsible discussion and intellectual exploration of the campus. It is recognized as one of the principal means of bringing student concerns to the attention of the faculty and the administration and of formulating student opinion on various issues on the campus and in the world at large.
POSITION: DAILY TROJAN, Editor-in-Chief
REPORTS TO: USC Student Media Board
PURPOSE: The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for: a) selecting and directing the student editorial staff b) determining overall design and content of the newspaper c) producing the paper in compliance with deadlines specified in the printing contract
NOTE: The editor is expected to work closely with the Director of Student Publications, seeking advice and counsel on a wide variety of professional matters. Since the very nature of the responsibility requires strong leadership, the editor should be willing to serve as a role model of professionalism for all the staff.
DUTIES AND Interview and appoint all members of the editorial staff on the basis of written applications and RESPONSIBILITIES: interviews; screen applicants for positions according to abilities, interests, and experience to perform specific duties.
Between semesters/during the summer, prepare letter to editorial staff providing updated information, i.e., plans, meetings, and arrangements for the new semester.
Prepare staff lists, providing Student Publications office with pertinent individual staff information (current address, phone number, and other data necessary for payroll).
Schedule initial and weekly senior editor meetings; agenda to include deadlines and operations expectations.
Direct, or at times delegate, responsibility for conducting daily meetings with senior editors to determine space priorities and discuss future coverage and follow-up.
Assume ultimate responsibility for general quality and content of the newspaper as stated in the charter.
Consult with the editorial advisor on legal or journalistic considerations.
Serve as a voting member of the USC Student Media Board.
Represent the DAILY TROJAN in a public relations capacity at various university functions and events.
KNOWLEDGE AND Strong leadership, organizational, time management, people-handling and communication skills essential. SKILLS: QUALIFICATIONS: Basic knowledge and experience in journalistic principles, newswriting, and copyediting; familiarity with layout, page design, and production procedures. Must be currently enrolled student with senior standing and GPA 2.5. Should have thorough knowledge of the organization of the university.
TIME COMMITMENT: One semester, approximately 15 weeks, approx. 30 hours/week.
COMPENSATION: Salary amount and schedule/method of payment to be determined at time of appointment (Director of Student Publications will present several options to editor-elect).