Call for Klipsun Magazine editors
Hey there,
My name is Jaya Flanary and I am the EIC for Klipsun in Winter 2021. In the past I have been a writer for the Superhuman edition and designer for the Pride edition. I am looking forward to 2021 (aren’t we all) and am going to try my best to get both an online and print edition for winter quarter.
I am looking for an editorial staff that is eager to ramp up our online presence (both through social media outreach, multimedia stories, and consistent website content) and be hyped for a possible print edition. Editors should be confident in leadership via Zoom, work well in a team setting, and work well one-on-one with writers.
Editor positions can be taken for either credit or pay, so you do not have to be a journalism student to apply. I encourage students in other programs to apply as well, specifically those in related areas such as English, Photography, and Design. All editors should be prepared to work primarily in Google Drive for editing and Slack for communication.
- CREDIT: Students who wish to work in any of these positions for credit must have completed JOUR 207; JOUR 307 OR JOUR 380 as well as one periodical course. Students who wish to work for credit must be available for the synchronous class (MW 2-3:50) and editorial meetings (1-2 hours per week).
- PAY: Students who wish to work for pay are strongly encouraged to meet for the synchronous class (MW 2-3:50) to meet with your writers, and are required to meet for an editorial meeting (1-2 hours per week). If you choose to take the position for pay and are not able to attend the Klipsun class, be prepared to arrange weekly meetings with your writers at an alternate time.
Applications are due by Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 11:59 p.m. I will schedule interviews via Zoom prior to this date if applications are submitted early.
The available positions are:
- 4 Story Editors (8 hours/week)
- 1 Multimedia & Social Media Editor (8 hours/week)
- 1 Photo Editor (8 hours/week)
- 1 Copy Editor (6 hours/week)
- 1 Photographer (5 hours/week)
- 1 Illustrator (5 hours/week)
- 1 Designer (5 hours/week)
Story Editors
Story editors will be responsible for managing a team of writers. Over the course of the quarter, you will work closely with other editors and writers to produce high quality content. Applicants should have previous leadership experience and a strong understanding of writing structure, storytelling and AP style. Journalism training is preferred, but not required.
Multimedia & Social Media Editor
As Klipsun moves in a digital direction, we are looking to be more creative with our multimedia storytelling. Our multimedia editor will work with writers and editors to produce interesting and fresh content. They will also be responsible for keeping Klipsun’s social media (Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook) up-to-date and interesting. Applicants must have experience with creating podcasts, videos and other multimedia elements, and should feel comfortable aiding writers with technology. Applicants should ideally be familiar with the platform medium.com, where we house our digital content, for the multimedia editor will be responsible for posting finalized content on Klipsun’s website.
Photo Editor
Applicants must be familiar with the field of photojournalism. The photo editor will work with writers to visually represent every piece of writing that we publish. They will work closely with the staff photographer and delegate photo assignments. Applicants must have an awareness and understanding of photojournalism ethics and law, as well as an ability to write captions in the appropriate AP style. Applicants must be proficient with a DSLR camera and have a diverse portfolio.
*Recommended: some knowledge of video production and completion of several visual journalism courses.
Designer
Applicants must be well-versed in digital and web design. Proficiency with Adobe applications strongly advised, including InDesign, PhotoShop and Illustrator. Journalism training is not required for this position, but an understanding of visual storytelling is preferred. Our designer will work with editors to visually represent this quarter’s theme and direction. I am only hiring one designer who will work closing with me this quarter if we decide to publish a print edition.
*Recommended: applicant has completed JOUR 309 (Editing), or other design classes outside of the Journalism department.
Illustrator
Applicants must be well-versed in Adobe Illustrator and/or Apple ProCreate. Journalism training is not required for this position, but an understanding of visual storytelling is preferred. Our illustrator will work with editors and writers to visually represent stories within their stylistic choices.
Copy Editor
Applicants must have a strong understanding of AP style and grammar. Copy editor will be responsible for thoroughly editing every article written, as well as creating short weekly AP style quizzes for the writing staff.
Staff Photographer
Applicants must be proficient with a DSLR camera and have a diverse portfolio. Applicants must have an awareness and understanding of photojournalism ethics and law, as well as an ability to write captions in the appropriate AP style. Staff photographer will work closely with the Photo Editor who will delegate photo assignments.
*Recommended: some knowledge of video production and completion of several visual journalism courses.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are due by Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 11:59 p.m. Please email cover letter, resume and work samples to jayaflanary.klipsunmag@gmail.com
In your cover letter, please state the position you are applying for (and why you are applying for it) and whether you would be taking the position for credit or for pay. In your resume, please include any previous leadership experiences, internships/jobs and completed journalism courses.
In addition to a resume and cover letter:
Story editors/Copy Editor: Please include three writing samples in your application (if published online, include a link).
Designer/Illustrator: Please include up to 10 samples of any relevant design work. Link to online portfolio preferred.
Multimedia Editor: Please include samples of videos, podcasts, TikToks (journalism related), or other digital media work. Link to online portfolio preferred.
Photo Editor/Photographer: Please include at least 10 photographs in documentary style or other relevant work. Link to online portfolio preferred.
If you have any questions, please email me!
Best,
Jaya