Jobs
The Mace and Crown hires in the middle of Spring and Fall semesters, for the sequential semester. Positions are paid by stipend and require minimum of 10 hours of work per week. All positions require availability during 12:30-1:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We are currently hiring for the 2025-2025 academic year, positions starting in the spring.
Graphic Designer: The Graphic Designer is responsible for the overall layout of the magazine once copy and photographs have been submitted.
Specific Duties:
- May be asked to create ads for customers, but will receive design fees for ad creation
- Be proficient with the Adobe Creative Software Suite and/or associated computer systems necessary to present a clean, professional-looking magazine. These requirements include majoring in Graphic Design and completing at least ODU’s Graphic Design 2 course. Should no candidate meet these requirements, appointment is at the discretion of the Executive Board.
- Will adhere to layouts and styles set forth, but can be changed with approval of the EiC. The EiC will oversee all graphics and section editors for proper presentation of the stories.
- May produce and/or alter graphics on the digital website, following the layouts and style guidelines already set.
- Must be available to answer questions or messages from other editors and contributing and Staff Writers/Photographers within a reasonable time frame that does not impede on the production schedule.
- Must manage and set deadlines for their assistant and any staff or contributing graphic designers under their supervision, as well as communicate regularly with them.
- Responsible for keeping four (4) weekly office hours in addition to being present at all meetings and production nights.