Application

The Auburn Plainsman Application for employment Name: Phone: Email: Class and major: How many hours of class will you take in fall 2011?

Position desired: Alternate positions (list two) :

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List any experience at The Auburn Plainsman:

List any related experience:

List any related classes completed / enrolled in:

List any other jobs or organizations you will be involved in this fall and approximately how many hours a week these activities require:

Please briefly describe why you want to work for The Auburn Plainsman in the space provided.

1. Attach three clips, samples of writing, work depending on the position desired. The samples do not have to be originals. if you do not have professional clips, class assignments will be acceptable. The samples should show your ability to perform in the position you are applying for. (Ex. - If you are applying for a photographer position, your clips should show your ability to take photographs.)

2. Attach a résumé highlighting related experience.

3. Applications are due in The Auburn Plainsman office, Student Center Suite 1111, April 22 at noon.

4. When you turn in your application, sign up for an interview. Interviews will be April 25–29. The new staff will be posted Monday, May 2 at noon. Applying for a copy position will require taking a practice exam during your interview.

Editorial positions (All positions are outlined in detail in The Auburn Plainsman handbook. This is merely serving as a quick guide for applicants. If you have more detailed questions, email editor@theplainsman.com)

• Managing Editor: This position needs to have past experience on The Auburn Plainsman.

This editor acts as a second to the editor-in-chief and is responsible for the journalism practicum class, page preparation, sending pages and overall production of the paper.

• Copy Editor: This editor is responsible for all the copy that is published in the paper. This position must be good with detail and fact checking. The JRNL 1100 class is the foundation of this position.

• News Editor: This is a section editor position that is responsible for community and current news relating to Auburn, the University and the students. This position requires a time commitment dedicated to weekly meetings, pagination and staff coordination.

• Campus Editor: This is a section editor position that is responsible for all activities that take place on campus. This position requires a time commitment dedicated to weekly meetings, pagination and staff coordination.

• Intrigue Editor: This is a section editor position that is responsible for feature stories relating to Auburn, the University and the students. This position requires a time commitment dedicated to weekly meetings, pagination and staff coordination.

• Design Editor: This is a section editor position that is responsible for reviewing all pages for newspaper design and assisting staff members with design packages This position requires a time commitment dedicated to weekly meetings, pagination and staff coordination.

• Opinions Editor: This editor serves as the chair of the Editorial board.

• Multimedia Editor: This editor will be responsible for assigning, editing and preparing and video stories, slideshows and other media productions that need to be done for the paper and website.

• Photo Editor: This position is required to take photographs for each section of the newspaper and the website each week. Photoshop skills are required. Applicants MUST own their own DSLR camera.

• Graphics Editor: This position is required to create graphics for each section of the newspaper and the website each week. Some Photoshop and or Illustrator skills are required.

• Staff writer: This position is responsible for generating content for the newspaper and website each week.

All positions have multiple staff members in each section. They are ranked as editor, associated editor and assistant editors.