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UP students: Want to join the staff of The Beacon, KDUP radio or The Log in the 2010- 2011 school year? Apply now!
Applications available in the Student Activities Office in the St. Mary's Student Center.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: Feb 4 - Applications for Editor in Chief of The Beacon and The Log; Application for General Manager of KDUPFeb 11 - All other positions
Editor-in-Chief Stipend: $4500/year
• Is responsible for the production of a weekly newspaper, The Beacon, during the school year, with a minimum of 12 issues each semester. • Is responsible for all material appearing in The Beacon, except for advertising content. While advertisers are responsible for the accuracy of their ads, the editor should monitor submitted advertising to ensure it is in keeping and consistent with university values.• Is responsible for editorial content of The Beacon's website, directing and supervising the online editor's postings.• Exercises sound judgment grounded in fairness and accuracy and the canons of responsible journalism. • Consults with the editorial board to determine general editorial policy (as distinct from opinion articles that represent the points of view of specific writers). The approval of a simple majority of the editorial board is required before the publication of specific editorials. Ensure at all times that editorial direction shall be guided by the Code of Ethics. • Maintains an open mind and is accessible to all elements of the University community, while realizing that the students constitute its largest element. • Appoints section editors as listed in consultation with, and subject to the prior approval of, the student media adviser. Ad/Business staff positions will be appointed by the editor in consultation with the adviser. • Actively recruits, trains and supervises staff with the help of the adviser.• Contributes articles as needed.
News EditorStipend: $2900
• Is responsible for all news content of the newspaper and the assigning of reporters to cover those stories. These include in-depth reporting, series, news events and news features.• Is available to reporters to give direction. May refer reporters to adviser for training.• Edits and designs the News section of The Beacon.• Monitors campus events and edits a weekly "on campus" calendar.• Contributes articles as needed.• Serves on the Editorial Board and attends all Ed Board meetings.• Attends all Tuesday editorial meetings, Ed Board meetings and Thursday critique meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Media Adviser.
Living Section EditorStipend: $2750
• Is responsible for all features content of the newspaper and the assigning of reporters to cover those stories. These include profiles, features series, arts and entertainment events, and arts, restaurant and film reviews.• Is available to reporters for direction. May refer reporters to adviser for training.• Contributes articles as needed.• Edits and designs the Living Section and the Faith and Fellowship page.• Serves on the Editorial Board and attends all Tuesday editorial meetings, Ed Board meetings, and Thursday critique meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Media Adviser.
Sports EditorStipend: $2750
• Is responsible for all sports content of the newspaper and the assigning of reporters to cover those stories. These include sports profiles, sports series, sports news and sports columns.• Edits and designs the Sports section of The Beacon.• Is available to reporters for direction on sports stories. May refer them to adviser for training.• Contributes articles/columns as needed.• Serves on the Editorial Board and attends all Tuesday editorial meetings, Ed Board meetings and Thursday critique meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Media Adviser.
Opinion Section EditorStipend: $2200
• Edits and designs the Opinion section of The Beacon.• Is responsible for "Faces on the Bluff," with the assistance of photographers.• Conducts systematic outreach for thoughtful, informed submissions on timely, relevant topics to the opinion pages of The Beacon.• Works with contributors to ensure their submissions adhere to AP and Beacon style and provide Beacon readers with meaningful content.• Serves on the Editorial Board and attends all Ed Board meetings.• Writes most of the editorials.• Contributes articles as needed.• Consults with Editor in Chief to determine topics for weekly polls for the Beacon online.• Attends all Tuesday editorial meetings, Ed Board meetings, and Thursday critique meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Media Adviser.
Design EditorStipend: $2400
• Must have experience with InDesign software and Photoshop.• With the help of the editor, is responsible for designing all templates for the newspaper, including the masthead and managing the overall "look" of the paper throughout the school year. This should be done in consultation with all Editorial Board members (editors). • Initiates discussions with section editors and reporters each week about graphics and other visuals. Assist the section editors with special design.• Coordinates the work of The Beacon's artist and photographers with the needs of reporters and editors.• Is responsible for the design and layout of all special sections of the newspaper, including the Halloween issue, April Fool's issue, the Student Voice and other special sections (about five per school year). Supervises reporters' articles for special sections.• Offers assistance to editors on design and technical matters and performs at least one edit of each page on production night.• Contributes articles as needed.• Manages electronic photo files and all other image-related tasks.• Designs graphics (i.e. tables, charts, timelines and art elements) for Section Editors as assigned. Also suggests the use of graphic elements, when appropriate, during editorial meetings.• Attends all Tuesday editorial meetings, Ed Board meetings and Thursday critique meetings.
Copy EditorStipend:$1550
• Is responsible for copy-editing all content of the newspaper, including first drafts on Monday afternoon/evening as well as proof layout pages late Wednesday evening.• Should be proficient in grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.• Must become proficient in AP (Associated Press) style by September 2010.• Serves on the Editorial Board and attends all Tuesday editorial meetings, Ed Board meetings and Thursday critique meetings. • Contributes articles as needed.
News ReporterStipend: $1000. Several positions available.
• Reports/writes one (occasionally two) story of less than 800 words a week, as assigned by the News Editor or Living Editor.• Makes edits and corrections as assigned after editors return the first drafts on Monday, turning in a final draft by 4 p.m. Tuesday.• Is required to contribute at least two story ideas at the weekly planning meeting on Tuesday afternoons, and also required to attend Thursday afternoon critique meetings.• Must regularly contact sources for stories, conduct interviews and produce content that is fair and accurate.
Sports ReporterStipend:$1000. Several positions available.
• Writes one (occasionally two) story per week (of generally 700 words), as assigned.• Required to offer a minimum of two story ideas at the weekly planning meeting.• Makes edits and corrections to his/her stories each week after the copy is reviewed and/or edited by section editors. When required, the reporter must complete rewrites per direction of section editor. • Is willing to cover games as he or she is available-including weekends.• Meets deadlines. Stories are due by 1 p.m. Monday of the week they are scheduled for publication. Corrected copy is due at 4 p.m. Tuesday.• Attends and actively participates in all planning meetings and critique meetings on Tuesday and Thursdays.
PhotographerStipend:$1500. Sever al positions available
• Is responsible for taking high-quality digital photos as assigned by Beacon editors and/or the design editor. • Supplies accurate identification and information for each photograph submitted to section editors. Information shall include proper identification (full names, correctly spelled; and class level) of all persons in the photo, a description of the activity and/or the event, including the proper name of the event, the location and date it occurred.• Maintains effective communication with section editors and design editor and organize digital photos on deadline and in accordance with editors' needs• Attends and actively participates in all news budget planning meetings and critique meetings, which typically are weekly commitments
ArtistStipend:$730
• Produces illustrations/cartoons to accompany news, feature, sports and opinion articles after consulting with editors.• Helps Design Editor plan visual elements for special sections.• Must be able to work on tight deadlines.• Attends Tuesday planning meetings and Thursday critique meetings.• Must be available Wednesday nights.
Web TechnicianStipend: $2000
• Posts The Beacon online every Thursday morning or late Wednesday night, including slideshows, photos, polls and other visual and interactive elements.• Under direction of editor, promptly posts breaking news, photos, scores or other updates.• Monitors readers' online comments and discussions.• Manages Beacon Facebook page, working with the Editor in Chief to increase interactivity between The Beacon and its readers, as well as increase traffic to the Beacon's website.• Attends Tuesday planning meetings and Thursday critique meetings, providing ideas for improving the Beacon's website. • Meets with Editor in chief as needed.• Should have web skills sufficient to navigate College Publisher, The Beacon's content management system.• Ideally is proficient with HTML, Java, Flash and other web technology.
Design/Layout AssistantStipend:$500
• Must have experience with InDesign and Photoshop• Must meet with Business/Advertising Manager once a week to discuss design needs.• On direction from the Business/Ad Manager, design Advertisements at client's request, meeting all deadlines and ad specifications.• Assists Business/Advertising Manager with Ad Design and layout. May also assist editors with design and layout of the newspaper, as needed.
Business and Advertising ManagerStipend:$2200
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Access and Excel.• Must be highly organized and professional.• Is responsible for selling and managing all advertising in The Beacon, including correspondence (phone and e-mail), billing, receipts and record-keeping on Microsoft Access.• Every month, sends invoices and copies of newspaper and "tearsheets" of ads to advertisers, issuing a receipt upon payment• Promptly deposits payments in the UP cashiers office• At the start of each semester, makes in-person visits to ALL campus departments and distributes an ad-rate sheet and deadline information to each department. Checks in at least once each semester with each client department, as well as off-campus advertisers.• In mid-summer, sends a letter and ad rate brochure and publication schedule to both former Beacon advertisers and potential new advertisers inviting them to advertise in the coming school year.• Creates and employs a plan to solicit new and continuing advertising from local businesses and from national advertisers.• Regularly checks e-mail and phone messages and responds to clients promptly.• Oversees Director of Circulation, assigning tasks as needed.• Provides Student Media Adviser and Controller's office with monthly statements on circulation and ad revenue.• Works with design assistant to design and lay out ads each week.
Assistant Business ManagerStipend:$1200
• Must be familiar with Excel and willing to learn Microsoft Access• Isesponsible for processing all subscription orders, providing updated circulation lists to UP print shop regularly and working with mailroom to ensure delivery.• Is in charge of table to solicit parent subscribers during freshman orientation.• Handles all correspondence with subscribers, troubleshooting any problems with UP print shop and/or mail room.• May be assigned advertising-related tasks by Business and Advertising Manager• Delivers stacks of Beacons to distribution racks every Thursday.
