The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian
The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian
The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian

Hiring

HIRING

Thank you for your interest in applying for a position on the Trinitonian! Descriptions of the available positions can be found below. Fill out the form here to apply. For business manager position, please email [email protected] expressing your interest.

BUSINESS MANAGER – $50 per week

  • Responsible for creating bi-weekly payroll tracker and emailing to executives
  • Responsible for pulling monthly budget report in Workday and creating a monthly budget report for the Board of Campus Publications and SGA
  • Meets regularly with and seeks advice, instruction and counsel from adviser
  • Works with incoming executives during spring semester to develop budget proposals to SGA and presents during proposal meetings.
  • Reports to the Board of Campus Publications on budget status during meetings each semester.

COPY EDITORS – $65 per issue

  • Proofreads and edits stories on FLOW according to Trinitonian production schedule
  • Responsible for knowing and employing AP and Trinitonian style
  • Seeks advice, instruction and counseling from adviser and other editors
  • Works directly with section editors and in cooperation with other copy editors.
  • Notifies section editors of problems and suggestions as soon as they arise.
  • Attends all required meetings and training
  • Brings three story ideas to weekly Story Idea Meetings
  • Is in the newsroom on Wednesday nights until dismissed by EIC or ME
  • Remains alert to breaking news and communicates with editors and reporters
  • Takes disputes to managing editor
  • Checks e-mail and phone frequently, responds promptly to inquiries.
  • Seeks advice, instruction and counseling from adviser

REPORTERS (NEWS, PULSE, ARTS, SPORTS) – $50 per story

  • Reports on content that is important and relevant to the Trinity community
  • Reports to best of ability by adhering to policies, principles and ethics of the Trinitonian
  • Responsible at least one story each week that is between 550-700 words in length for print (no definite limit for online), with exceptions
  • Schedule interviews with students, faculty, staff and others to provide quotes and sources for their 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 story

  • Writes biweekly column (with exceptions) that is one’s personal viewpoint backed up with facts and research
  • Writes column between 550-700 words in length for print, (no definite limit for online)
  • Reliably meets deadlines
  • Attends all required meetings and trainings
  • Brings three story ideas to every Story Idea Meeting
  • Accepts assignments and keeps section editor apprised of progress
  • Writes in accordance with AP and Trinitonian style
  • Checks email and phone frequently; responds promptly to inquiries.
  • Takes disputes to appropriate section editor, then Managing Editor
  • Seeks advice, instruction and counseling from adviser
  • Sends visual request to illustrator/photographer by the Tuesday following article assignment in a chat including the assigned illustrator/photographer, the visual editor, and their section editor

PHOTOGRAPHERS – $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)