Hey Fell, I don't mean to jinx your current rosy prospects, but I saw this advertisement and figured I'd throw it up here, just in case.
> BYU Magazine Friends--
>
> It's been a long time since we've had an editorial job opening at BYU
> Magazine. The three of us have seemed so entrenched here that a
> couple of years ago some of our interns began plotting schemes to
> "create" a vacancy. Well, if you've been working with a bounty
> hunter, you can call him off. We have an opening, and no one had to
> die to make it available.
>
> Peter Gardner has accepted a new position within our department. He
> will continue to spend about 50 percent of his time doing magazine
> editorial work, but he will begin management duties with other
> aspects of the department (our department produces various
> publications for the university). This is a great opportunity for
> Peter, and it gives us a chance to augment our staff slightly. The
> new person will likely contribute about 20 percent of his/her time to
> department projects; about 80 percent to the magazine. We anticipate
> a net gain of about 30 percent of a person... but we gain a full
> competitor for our weekly Speed Scrabble games.
>
> Anyway, as of today, the associate editor position is open.
> Applications will be accepted through April 13. If you are looking,
> please consider applying. If not, please share this news with those
> you know who are looking. BYU is a great place to work and we're
> pretty nice to each other around here. Oh yeah, and the magazine is a
> fun project, too.
>
> The posting is up right now on the BYU jobs Web site:
>
>
https://yjobs.byu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?> time=1175292445953
>
>
> They posted it this afternoon and put some odd language in there
> about how to submit writing samples. Please don't compile all your
> samples into a Word document. We're trying to get them to change
> that. I, for one, would prefer photocopies of published work. Anyway,
> if that link doesn't work, it may be because they've updated the job
> posting. You can find the job listing by going to
>
>
http://yjobs.byu.edu>
> And clicking on "search postings" in the left column. It's posting
> number 070165
>
> In the meantime, below is the basic info. If you have more questions,
> please don't hesitate to ask.
>
> --Jeff
>
>
> Associate Editor, BYU Magazine
>
> This position requires a degree in English, communications, or
> related field; a minimum of three years' professional editorial
> experience (or equivalent graduate work) is preferred. It demands an
> editor/writer with the ability to find and select story concepts,
> report and write articles, supervise other writers in article
> development, carefully edit articles, and coordinate with designers
> and artists to ensure quality presentation and timely production.
> Strong managerial skills are needed, as are initiative and self-
> direction. This position requires someone who can collaborate well
> with others and train and mentor student workers. Further, the
> position demands knowledge of the larger field of communications
> strategy and the ability to apply that knowledge to major decisions
> affecting the vision, direction, and overall success of BYU Magazine
> and MyBYU News. Interest, ability, and experience with technology,
> including electronic communications strategies and production, are
> strongly preferred.
>
>
> This position communicates to the extended BYU community (alumni and
> friends off campus as well as students and employees on campus) about
> the mission, news, issues, research, and people of Brigham Young
> University. This communication involves the creation of departments,
> feature articles, and Web content for BYU Magazine and the production
> of MyBYU News. The position also participates in other aspects of
> magazine business and contributes to other university publications
> projects and business.
>
> Major responsibilities include the following:
> -Supervise the creation of BYU Magazine departments
> -Manage major magazine-related projects, which may include MyBYU
> News, the magazine Web site, and magazine advertising efforts
> -Report, write, and edit feature articles and other content for BYU
> Magazine
> -Participate in other aspects of magazine business
> -Provide editorial and management services (which may include
> technical and computer support) to other department projects
>
>
> Approximate starting salary range: $41,693 - $54,100
>
>
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>
> Jeff McClellan, Editor
> BYU Magazine
>
>
http://magazine.byu.edu/>
>
>
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