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The Beacon has extended the application for sports reporter and photographer for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Application Instructions: Download application from here.
IMPORTANT: Copy and paste to a Word document.
Email completed application including writing samples and and links to required work samples (ie: blogs, photos, designs, etc.) to beaconhiring@gmail.com
Sports Reporter - must attend Beacon training Aug 21-23.
Note: Student employees of UP Athletics program not eligible for position.
Annual Stipend: $1,000
· Writes one (occasionally two) story of fewer than 800 words a week. Usually, the first draft of a story assigned at the Tuesday meeting is due the following Sunday at midnight
· Makes revisions as assigned after editors return the first drafts on Monday at 8 p.m., turning in a final draft by 4 p.m. Tuesday
· Must regularly contact sources for stories, conduct interviews and produce content that is fair and accurate. May be asked to take photos or video and record audio
· Must cover sporting events as assigned, including on weekends. May be required to post scores and photos online following a game and required to "tweet" during sporting event
· May be required to take and post photos and/or video and/or record audio
· Writes at least one commentary for Opinions section per semester
Photographer
-must attend Beacon training Aug 21-23.
Stipend: $1,000
· Takes and uploads high-quality digital photos as assigned, including on weekends
· Contacts reporter associated with photo assignment to discuss photo ideas, needs.
· May be required to take video and post it online.
· Supplies accurate identification and caption for each photograph/video
· Maintains effective communication with editors and reporters
· May be asked to create slideshows for Beacon website
MUST OWN DIGITAL CAMERA
For next year:We are looking for editors, reporters, sports reporters, photographers, page designers, a cartoonist, advertising manager, circulation director and web technician.
Note to Beacon applicants: Job descriptions and stipends are listed below. Stipends are approximate and subject to slight change. All Beacon staffers must commit to arriving on campus approximately one week before classes start in August for "Beacon Boot Camp."
During the academic year, all Beacon staffers except the Business/Ad Manager, Circulation Manger and Web Technician must bring at least two story ideas to planning meetings on Tuesdays at 5:40 and participate in critique meetings on Thursdays at 5:40.
Application Instructions: Download application from here.
IMPORTANT: Copy and paste to a Word document.
Email completed application including writing samples and and links to required work samples (ie: blogs, photos, designs, etc.) to beaconhiring@gmail.com
DUE DATES: Applications for Editor-in-Chief due Feb. 7. Applications for all other positions due Feb. 15. You may apply for more than one position.
Questions? Email Nancy Copic, Ass't. Director of Student Media: copic@up.edu
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Photographer- immediate opening
Stipend: $500 per semester (pro-rated)
· Takes and uploads high-quality digital photos as assigned, including on weekends
· Contacts reporter associated with photo assignment to discuss photo ideas, needs.
· May be required to take video and post it online.
· Supplies accurate identification and caption for each photograph/video
· Maintains effective communication with editors and reporters
· May be asked to create slideshows for Beacon website
BEACON POSITIONS FOR 2013-2014:
Editor in Chief
Stipend: $5,150
· Is responsible for production and content of 24 weekly print issues of The Beacon and corresponding material on The Beacon's website and social media
· Practices sound judgment, fairness and accuracy as outlined by the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, leading staff accordingly
· Edits all stories on Mondays (several hours) and Wednesday nights, including last look.
· Consults with editorial board to determine general editorial policy
· Maintains an open mind and is accessible to all elements of UP community, realizing that the students constitute its largest element
· Appoints all student staff in consultation with the adviser
· Collaborates with news editor and adviser to assign beat coverage to staff
· Actively recruits, trains and supervises staff with the help of adviser
· Leads staff meetings; collaborates with adviser on staff training in late August
· Uses social media to promote The Beacon, post story links and crowdsource
· Posts PDF of weekly print edition online
News Editor
Stipend: $3,000
· Is responsible for all content and reporter assignments for the News section of The Beacon, including breaking news online. Contributes articles as needed
· Uses Beacon social media to promote and post stories and crowdsource
· Is available to reporters seven days a week via cell phone to give direction
· Mentors reporters and may refer them to adviser for further training.
· Edits first drafts by 8 p.m. Mondays
· Edits, writes headlines for and lays out the News section on Wednesday nights
· Monitors campus events, edits weekly campus calendar and Public Safety report
· Writes corrections and clarifications from articles in previous issue(s)
Living Editor
Stipend: $2750
· Is responsible for all content and reporter assignments for the Living Section and the Faith & Fellowship page. Edits first drafts by 8 p.m. Mondays
· Solicits guest writers from the UP community for the Faith & Fellowship page
· Is available to reporters and photojournalists via cell phone seven days a week for direction, if necessary
· Mentors reporters and may refer them to adviser for training
· Contributes articles as needed
· Edits, writies headlines for and lays out the Living and Faith & Fellowship sections on or before Wednesday nights
· Uses Beacon social media to promote and post stories and crowdsource
Opinions Editor and Social Media Manager
Stipend: $2,000
· Edits, lays out the Opinions section of The Beacon on or before Wed. nights
· Writes weekly editorial after consulting with Editorial Board. The approval of a simple majority is required before publication
· Strategically posts Beacon-related content and solicits contributors via Beacon Facebook and Twitter and other social media. Mentors staff in social media use
· Is responsible for "Faces on the Bluff," with the assistance of photojournalists
· Reaches out to students and staff for thoughtful submissions on relevant topics
· Oversees staff sign-up for commentary writing
· Arranges photographs of columnists
· Collaborates with cartoonist on ideas for an editorial cartoon
· Works with contributors to submissions adhere to AP and Beacon style and provide Beacon readers with meaningful content
· Consults with Editor in Chief to determine topics for online polls
· Verifies identities of writers of all commentary and letters to the editor
Sports Editor
Stipend: $2,500
· Is responsible for content and assignments for print and online Sports section
· Posts stories, scores and photos on The Beacon's website, Facebook and Twitter
· Edits first drafts by 8 p.m. Mondays. Edits, writes headlines for and lays out the Sports section on or before Wednesday nights
· Is available to sports reporters and photojournalists via cell phone seven days a week for direction, if necessary. May refer them to adviser for training
· Contributes articles and commentary as needed
· Uses Beacon social media to promote and post stories and crowdsource.
· Meets with UP sports information personnel at beginning of school year to discuss coverage and access
Copy Editor/Reporter
Stipend: $1,550
· Fulfills all responsibilities of reporter (see separate listing)
· Must be available from approximately 6 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Wed nights.
· Is responsible for copy editing all content on Wednesday night
· Edits stories for content, clear and relevant focus, structure, accuracy and fairness as well as grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style
· Must become proficient in AP (Associated Press) style by August 20, 2012
· Writes headlines as needed
Design Editor
Stipend: $2000
· Must be proficient with InDesign and Photoshop and available Wed. nights. Assists editors with design,layout. Proofreads each page Wednesday night
· With the help of the editor in chief, is responsible for designing all templates for the newspaper, including the masthead and managing the overall "look" of the paper. Updated templates must be in appropriate folders by late Sunday night
· Initiates discussions with section editors, photo editor other staff each week about photos, graphics and other visuals
· Coordinates work of artist,photographers with story/design needs
· Is responsible for the design and layout of special sections of the newspaper. Supervises reporters' articles for special sections.
· Manages and designs graphics, charts, timelines, photo illustrations
· Types story assignment "budget" after each Tuesday meeting and emails it to Beacon staff and adviser. Sends out revised budget after Thursday critique meeting if assignments change.
· Designs new ad brochure each spring and other items as assigned
Photo Editor/Chief Photographer
Stipend: $1,500
· Oversees, assigns and mentors staff photographers
· Must be proficient at photojournalism and Photoshop
· Ensures photos (with captions) are high quality, appropriate for story
· Ensures photographers upload photos and captions right after they take them
· Ensures smooth communication between reporters and photographers
· Coordinates with Design Editor on story budget after Tuesday meetings
· Posts content (ie:teaser photos) as assigned on Beacon Facebook and Twitter
· Responsible for taking high-quality digital photos as assigned by editors
· May also be required to take video and post it online
· Supplies accurate identification and information for each photograph/video
· Maintains effective communication with reporters and editors
· May be asked to create slideshows for Beacon website
Assistant Design Editor
Stipend: $1,500
· Must be proficient with InDesign and Photoshop
· Designs pages and graphics as assigned
· Must communicate regularly with Business/Ad manager to discuss ad orders
· On direction from the Business/Ad manager, designs advertisements at client's request, meeting all deadlines and ad specifications
· Lays out ads by Tuesday night
· Assists editors with design and layout of th e newspaper Wed. nights
· May be required to design ad brochure or other promotional material
· Contributes articles/commentary as needed
Cartoonist
Stipend:$700
· Produces cartoons to accompany articles after consulting with editors
· Helps design editor plan visual elements for special sections
· Must be able to work on tight deadlines
· Must be available Wednesday nights
News Reporter (10 positions)
Stipend: $1,000
· Writes one (occasionally two) story of fewer than 800 words a week, as assigned by the news editor or living editor. Usually, the first draft of a story assigned at the Tuesday meeting is due the following Sunday night before midnight
· Makes revisions as assigned after editors return the first drafts on Monday at 8 p.m., turning in a final draft by 4 p.m. Tuesday
· Regularly contacts sources for stories, conducts interviews and produces content that is fair and accurate.
· Discusses story, photo ideas directly with assigned photographer(s)
· Writes at least one commentary per semester for Opinions section
· May be required to take and post photos and/or video and/or record audio.
Sports Reporter (3 positions)
Stipend: $1,000
· Writes one (occasionally two) story of fewer than 800 words a week. Usually, the first draft of a story assigned at the Tuesday meeting is due the following Sunday at midnight
· Makes revisions as assigned after editors return the first drafts on Monday at 8 p.m., turning in a final draft by 4 p.m. Tuesday
· Must regularly contact sources for stories, conduct interviews and produce content that is fair and accurate. May be asked to take photos or video and record audio
· Must cover sporting events as assigned, including on weekends. May be required to post scores and photos online following a game and required to "tweet" during sporting event
· May be required to take and post photos and/or video and/or record audio
· Writes at least one commentary for Opinions section per semester
Photographer (3 positions)
Stipend: $1,000
· Takes and uploads high-quality digital photos as assigned, including on weekends
· Contacts reporter associated with photo assignment to discuss photo ideas, needs.
· May be required to take video and post it online.
· Supplies accurate identification and caption for each photograph/video
· Maintains effective communication with editors and reporters
· May be asked to create slideshows for Beacon website
Business & Advertising Manager
Stipend:$2,200
· Must be proficient with Microsoft Access and Excel
· Is responsible for soliciting, selling and managing all on-campus and off-campus advertising in The Beacon, including correspondence (phone and e-mail), billing, receipts and record-keeping in Microsoft Access
· Initiates weekly contact with Assistant Design Editor regarding ad orders
· Sends invoices, copies of newspaper and "tearsheets" of ads to advertisers, issuing a receipt upon payment
· Must be organized and professional, maintain weekly office hours and promptly respond to ad-related email, including during fall, winter and spring breaks.
· Provides Adviser and Controller's office with monthly statements on circulation and ad revenue
· Promptly deposits payments from ads and subscribers to the UP cashier's office
· At the beginning of the academic year, distributes advertising brochure to each campus department, making sure they understand deadlines and format requirements
· In mid-summer, sends a letter and new ad rate brochure and publication schedule to Beacon advertisers and potential new advertisers
· Employs a plan to solicit ads from local businesses and national advertisers
· Regularly checks e-mail and phone messages and responds to clients promptly
· Oversees director of circulation and communicates regularly with design assistant regarding ad design orders, and acts as liaison between client and ad designer
Director of Circulation
Stipend: $1,200
· Must be proficient with Excel and Microsoft Access
· Responsible for processing all subscription orders, providing updated circulation lists to UP print shop regularly and working with mailroom to ensure delivery
· Manages subscription table during Freshman Orientation in August
· Handles all correspondence with subscribers, troubleshooting any problems with UP print shop and/or mailroom
· May be assigned advertising-related tasks by Business/ Advertising manager
· Delivers stacks of Beacons to racks around campus every Thursday before noon
· Surveys racks during the week, redistributing papers if needed
Web Technician
Stipend: $2,000
· Posts The Beacon online late Wednesday nights or Thursday morning, including slideshows, photos, polls and other visual and interactive elements
· Under direction of editor, posts breaking news, photos, video, scores, etc
· Works with editor in chief to increase interactivity between The Beacon and its readers, as well as increase traffic to the Beacon's website
· Meets with editor in chief and adviser as needed
· Promptly makes all corrections/changes online at editor's request
· Should have web skills sufficient to navigate College Publisher, The Beacon's content management system
· Ideallyis proficient with HTML
Note to Beacon applicants: Stipends are approximate and subject to slight change. All Beacon staffers must commit to arriving on campus approximately one week before classes start in August for "Beacon Boot Camp." All Beacon staffers except the Business/Ad Manager and Circulation Manger must bring at least two story ideas to planning meetings on Tuesdays at 5:40 and participate in critique meetings on Thursdays at 5:40.
APPLIC ATION DUE DATES:
Feb. 7 - applications for Editor-in-Chief
Feb. 15- All other positions
