Senior Staff writers are responsible for writing at least five articles per quarter and are expected to come to all editorial board meetings, pitch meetings and tabling events. Articles can be distributed across any section and photo/video contributions can be negotiated to apply to this requirement. Senior Staff Writers are ideally self-starters who also work well in team-oriented environments. It is preferred that they are experienced in writing and journalism basics prior to taking the position, and are comfortable with integrating themselves in the I.V. and campus community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regularly attend Tuesday pitch meetings to pick up stories. Attendance of these meetings are expected of Senior Staff, and if the Senior Staff is not able to attend any of these meetings, they are expected to contact the Executive Editors.
- Write at least five (5) articles per quarter. These articles can be distributed across any section or any time in the quarter.
- Pitch at least three (3) story ideas per quarter.
- Responsible for interacting with Section Editors regularly for feedback on articles in a timely fashion.
Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1