Spring 2010 Application

NT Daily – Spring 2010 Employment Application – Page 1

North Texas Daily Spring 2010 Application Name : ____________________________ Local Address (street/city/state/zip) : _______________________________________________ Cell Phone : ________________________

E-mail : ____________________________

How many semester hours do you plan to take while working at the NT Daily :

___________

How many hours do you plan to work outside of the NT Daily :

___________

Have you previously worked for the NT Daily? :

___________

Please select the top three positions you are applying for. Number them in order of interest – one being the highest and three being the lowest. If applying for a writer or photographer position, circle “Staff” or “Intern.” Staff writers are required to write two to three stories per week, while interns are required to one story per week.

Editor Positions

Staff/Intern Positions

______ Managing Editor

______ News Writer 

Intern

Staff

______ News Assigning Editor

______ Arts & Life 

Intern

Staff

______ Arts & Life Editor

______ Sports 

Intern

Staff

______ Scene Editor

______ Photographer 

Intern

Staff

______ Sports Editor

______ Copy Assistant

______ Views Editor

______ Designer

______ Visuals Editor

______ Web Assistant

______ Design Editor ______ Web Master ______ Copy Chief

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Please answer the following questions completely; use as much space as you feel is appropriate. Attach more pages if necessary.

Why do you feel you are qualified for the positions you have applied for?

What work or school experience do you have that qualify you for the position(s) you have applied for? Please list specific work experience, class name, or positions previously held.

Why do you want to work at the NT Daily?

Why do you want to be a journalist?

What ideas do you have that could improve the Daily and/or the section you are applying for?

Please be specific.

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Are you interested in learning to work with convergent media, such as video? Explain your answer and include any experience with editing software like Final Cut, Audacity or others.

If you are applying for a writing position, please explain your experience with photography.

Select yes or no for the following questions.

Are you interested in convergence or digital journalism?

Yes

No

Would you be willing to set aside one night each month to help copyedit?

Yes

No

Would you be willing to set aside an additional night each month to help fact check stories?

Yes

No

Will you be able to attend mandatory Slash sessions Fridays at 3:00 p.m.?

Yes

No

Will you be able to attend mandatory budget meetings with your section once a week?

Yes

No

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Please list three references. List their full name, contact information, and how you know them. Try to make them as diverse as possible.

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Please attach three to five clips of your best and most diverse work. If you have experience in multiple fields – such as photography, writing, and video editing – please include examples of each field.

Letters of recommendation are also preferred, but are not necessary. Any letters can either be attached to the application at turn-in or emailed to northtexasdaily@gmail.com.

Applications are due at the Daily office in GAB 117 by Friday, Dec. 4 at 3:00 p.m. Please sign up for an interview time when you turn in your application.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Interviews for editor positions will be held Monday, Dec. 7 and Tuesday, Dec. 8. Staff position interviews will be held from Wednesday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 11. Anyone unable to meet at the provided times MUST contact Shaina Zucker to arrange a separate time at (214) 498-9699 or email snz0004@gmail.com.