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Social Media Editor
The DePaulia is looking to hire a new Social Media Engagement Editor. Tasks will include projecting Tweets, Facebook posts, Instagram stories and posts based off of weekly editions of The DePaulia. Secondary obligations will include assisting the Online Editor in translating articles from PDFs to our online website on Sunday nights.
Applicants must be fluent in Adobe softwares and have basic understanding of journalistic ethics and writing formats.
Applications will be accepted in the form of a resume and brief cover letter when sent to online@depauliaonline.com
Social Media Engagement Team
A group of engagement members will collect data analytics from The DePaulia’s social media stages and creatively plan and carry out story and event advertisements on campus and online.
Applicants must be fluent in Adobe softwares and have basic understanding of journalistic ethics and writing formats.
Applications will be accepted in the form of a resume and brief cover letter when sent to online@depauliaonline.com
Becoming a DePaulia Editor
The DePaulia editor application is now open for all positions.
APPLY HERE TO BECOME AN EDITOR
Contributing Writers and Photographers
Any DePaul University student can become a contributor to The DePaulia. New writers can join at any time throughout the year. Here’s who we are looking for:
- Writers: Contributing writers receive weekly story assignments from section editors, who assist with sources, angle and assign a deadline.
- Photographers: Assignments are sent weekly. Owning your own equipment is a plus, but not required. Email questions to Photo Editor Josh Leff.
- Videographers / Multimedia Producers: Multimedia assignments range from data mapping to videography to creating infographics. Email Online editor Yazmin Dominguez with any questions.
- Other: Can you code, illustrate or design – or have another skill? We’re always looking to add contributors with new abilities. Email the Editor-in-Chief or a managing editor if you think you might be a good fit.
APPLY TO BECOME A CONTRIBUTING WRITER HERE
If you have a specific story you would like to submit or pitch, please email it to the corresponding editor. Staff contact information can be found here.
Staff Writers and Photographers
Staff writers, or beat writers, write on a specific topic or “beat.” Staff photographers have similar monthly requirements, but specifics will be decided on with the photo editor.
- All staff writer positions are currently filled. Please check back next quarter or consider becoming a contributing writer (above).
- All photographers interested in becoming a staff photographer should email Photo Editor Josh Leff.
Letters to the Editor
Anyone within the DePaul community may submit a letter to the editor. All letters should be emailed to Opinions Editor to Mackenzie Murtaugh. For letters to be considered for publication they must adhere the following criteria:
- Must be timely
- Include name as well as title, if applicable to the letter
- Submitted by Thursday, 5 p.m. if interested in the letter potentially going into print. If not, letters may run online-only.
We edit and/or trim letters as little as possible, but we reserve the right to do so as necessary.
