The Copy Editor is responsible for overseeing the production of the written content, for The Sun Star, ensuring it meets the publication’s standards for accuracy, clarity, and journalistic integrity. Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief, the Copy Editor reviews, refines, and fact-checks articles across a range of topics, including campus news, student life, the outdoors, and community coverage in Fairbanks and North Pole.The role also involves mentoring reporters, helping maintain consistent style and tone across the publication, and supporting the management on the uafsunstar.com website.
We’re seeking a candidate with exceptional writing, editing, and attention to detail, and a strong understanding of AP Style and journalism conventions. The copy editor ensures all work is accurate, clear, and consistent, mentoring reporters to strengthen their work.Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, digital literacy, and the ability to manage editorial workflows, including online content. Success in this role requires the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and support a collaborative team environment, helping maintain the quality of The Sun Star across print and digital platforms.
Minimum Qualifications:
Part-time enrollment at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is required. 6 or more credits and a GPA of 2.0 minimum. Prior experience in journalism, editing, or a student-run publication is strongly preferred, with demonstrated leadership experience considered a plus. Candidates should possess strong computer skills and proficiency with digital publishing, editing, and collaboration tools. A solid understanding of journalistic standards, including AP-style, and experience managing or contributing to editorial workflows is highly desirable.
Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks. This is a part-time, student assistant position. Priority deadline is April 20, 2026. Position open until filled.
This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.
This position is open to undergraduate students only.
The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.
- ️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at [email protected] or 907-474-1847
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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
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- Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [email protected] / 907-786-1214 or [email protected].
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or [email protected].
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing [email protected].
