REPORTER (NEWS, PULSE, ARTS, SPORTS) – $50 per story
- Reports on content that is important and relevant to the Trinity community
- Adheres to policies, principles and ethics of the Trinitonian
- Responsible for at least one story each week that is between 500-750 words in length for print (no definite limit for online), with exceptions
- Schedules interviews with students, faculty, staff and others to provide quotes and sources for stories. This involves sending emails and arranging to interview on your own time
- Attends weekly Story Idea Meeting (Thursday 5-6)
COLUMNIST (OPINION) – $35 per column
- Writes biweekly opinion column (with exceptions) making a well-researched argument on a topic relevant to the Trinity community
- Writes columns that are 500-750 words in length
- Attends weekly Story Idea Meeting (Thursday 5-6)
PHOTOGRAPHER – $16-32 per piece depending on complexity
- Expected to create multiple pieces per issue, depending on demand
- Works with writers and section editors to create appropriate accompaniments for articles
- Creates illustrative artwork or takes photographs that complement a story
- Attends weekly Story Idea Meeting (Thursday 5-6)
COPY EDITORS – $65 per issue
- Proofreads and edits stories online according to Trinitonian production schedule
- Responsible for knowing and employing Associated Press (AP) and Trinitonian style
- Works directly with section editors and in cooperation with other copy editors.
- Notifies section editors of problems and suggestions as soon as they arise
- Is in the newsroom on Wednesday nights
- Attends weekly Story Idea Meeting (Thursday 5-6)
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER – $35 per issue
- Goes to South Texas Press every Thursday to collect the copies of the newspaper
- Distributes the papers across locations on campus
