The Spartan Echo is accepting applications now for all editor positions (listed below). Editors will serve during the fall 2013 semester and receive a performance grant for their service. Amounts vary by position. Some work—done from home—will be necessary during the summer to prepare for the fall semester. Contact the faculty adviser at seopfer@nsu.edu or 757-823-2444 for more detailed information.
Students with previous professional or student media experience are strongly encouraged to apply, but previous experience is not necessary. Students from any major may apply. Applicants, however, must meet the minimum qualifications for all positions (listed below).
Applications are available online from Student Activities and Leadership. https://www.nsu.edu/Assets/websites/student-activities/Student-Publication-Forms/Spartan-Echo-Publication-Application.doc
Applications will be accepted via e-mail at seopfer@nsu.edu, or in-person at MAD 282, through April 16.
All potentially qualified applicants will be interviewed by the faculty adviser and must supply work samples at that time. Follow-up interviews and grammar testing may apply. Positions are awarded by the Student Publication Board after spring semester grades are posted.
Minimum Qualifications for All Positions
- must carry 15 or more credit hours during the semester of service (pre-registered at the time of application)
- 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
- completed 15 or more hours during the semester of application
- 2.0 GPA or higher for the semester of application
- time and dedication to perform staff duties
- ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
- agreement to adhere to journalistic standards
Preferred Qualifications for All Positions (in order of importance)
- previously published as a journalist, photojournalist or graphic designer
- medium-to-advanced computer literacy
- leadership experience
- ability to take photographs and transfer them electronically
- WordPress content management experience
- Adobe Photoshop and In-Design experience
- ability to shoot and edit video
Preferred Position Qualifications
Editor-in-Chief:
- leadership experience
- administrative experience
- student organization experience
- copy editing experience
- previously published as a journalist
- mastery of Associated Press style
- medium-to-advanced computer literacy
- WordPress content management experience
Online/Managing Editor:
- leadership experience
- copy editing experience
- previously published as a journalist
- mastery of Associated Press style
- medium-to-advanced computer literacy
- medium-to-advanced WordPress content management experience
Graphic Design/Layout Editor:
- Adobe In-Design and Photoshop experience
- newspaper layout/graphic design experience
- ability to recruit and supervise volunteer graphic designers
Multimedia Editor:
- photography/videography experience
- Photoshop experience
- experience writing captions with accuracy and clarity
- ability to recruit and supervise volunteer photographers/videographers
Section Editor:
- ability to identify newsworthy topics and reliable sources of information
- ability to gather information accurately from authoritative sources
- ability to write journalistic material in Associated Press style
- ability to edit copy according to Associated Press style
- ability to recruit and supervise volunteer reporters
