APPLY NOW FOR FALL JOBS

- No journalism experience required

Seek truth, meet people around campus, beef up your resume and get paid.

Apply for a position at The Beacon.

All fulltime students – including first-year and transfer students – are welcome to apply, regardless of major.

Questions? Email incoming Editor-in-Chief Kalena O’Connell.

Scroll to read job descriptions below BEFORE you apply.

General information

Staff meetings :

- Mondays 7 p.m. in the Beacon newsroom in St. Mary's Student Center

- Thursdays 5:45 p.m. on Zoom

Stipends listed are approximate.

Behind the scenes at The Beacon

THE BEACON WELCOMES ALL MAJORS AND PROVIDES JOURNALISM TRAINING. PHOTOGRAPHER, VIDEOGRAPHER AND VIDEO PRODUCER APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE SOME PROFICIENCY IN THOSE VISUAL SKILLS AND HAVE THEIR OWN CAMERAS.

Click here for the online application.

IMPORTANT: Because of mandatory training the week before fall classes start in August, Beacon staffers (except Advertising & Marketing Manager) CANNOT serve as resident assistants, orientation assistants, first-year workshop leaders, hall council executive Members, hall receptionists, social justice coordinator, residential computing consultants, faith & formation ambassadors, fall athletes or have other commitments that conflict with the training and responsibilities for The Beacon -- without prior approval of the editor-in-chief.

First-year staffers will be excused to participate in freshman orientation activities.

Because of conflict-of-interest concerns, elected members of ASUP and students who work in UP marketing or athletics positions involving news media are ineligible to work for The Beacon without prior approval of the editor-in-chief (Exception: Advertising & Marketing Mgr.)

Beacon News Reporter

Stipend: $1300/year

No journalism experience required.

Job summary

Reports and writes one to two stories (usually fewer than 800 words) a week on deadline, as assigned by the news editor or living editor.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor approves the absence in advance. Staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those time periods.

Must attend Beacon Boot Camp training in August approximately one week before fall term starts and should not schedule conflicting activities/positions.

Follows best practices in journalism especially accuracy, fairness, and ethics.

Immediately upon receiving the assignment, calls sources to arrange interviews…and prepares for interviews by researching the subject, attaining background information, and having 5 – 10 key questions prepared.

Conducts interviews in person, via Zoom, and on the phone in a professional manner.

Responds promptly to all emails and messages from editors and the adviser.

Records audio of interviews (with source permission) in addition to taking thorough notes.

Makes story revisions and/or revisits or adds sources immediately as assigned by editors.

Provides relevant hyperlinks and sidebar information to the section editor.

Collaborates with section editors, multimedia editor, photographers, and videographers in enhancing written storytelling with visuals such as photos, video, and graphics.

Learns and uses digital tools as assigned for maps, charts, graphics and data journalism.

Is always on the lookout for compelling story ideas and strives to include coverage of UP community members who may be underrepresented on campus.

Maintains contact on at least a bi-weekly basis with key sources in campus beat: Campus Safety, Department of Res Life, academic departments etc.) assigned by News Editor to nurture relationships and foster story ideas.

When not in class, responds to breaking news by providing reporting/writing/photo/video as directed by editors.

Discusses story and photo ideas directly with the assigned photographer(s)/videographer.

Writes at least one commentary per semester for the Opinions section.

Notifies editor immediately if a correction of the published piece is needed.

Uses social media in a professional manner including posting links to Beacon content.

Takes photos and or video with smartphone or camera using apps as assigned.

Reads professional-level journalism on a regular basis and as assigned by adviser.

Stays informed on current events.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP Marketing or UP Athletics or on ASUP.

Must have at least a 2.5 GPA, but preference is given to applicants with 3.0 and above. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

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Beacon Photographer

Stipend: $1300/yr.

No journalism experience required. Must have a digital camera.

Job summary

Takes and immediately uploads high-quality digital photos as assigned on deadline, including on weekends. Photos and captions should be uploaded immediately after the photos are shot. For each shoot, the photographer should upload 10 or more photos from varying perspectives. Vertical and horizontal photos should always be included.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor approves the absence in advance. Staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times.
Must attend Beacon Boot Camp training in August approximately one week before fall term starts and should not schedule conflicting activities/positions.
Strives for photos that tell a compelling story rather than just record an image.
Contacts reporter associated with photo assignment to discuss photo ideas, needs, interview schedule.
May be required to take and edit video and post it online, including using a cell phone.
When assigned to shoot a sporting event, stays for the entire event.
Behaves and dresses in a professional manner when representing The Beacon.
Supplies editors with accurate and complete identification and caption for each photograph/video.
Maintains effective communication with Multimedia Editor and reporters.
Creates online multimedia (ie: slideshows, short videos).
May be asked to create photo illustrations.
Adheres to professional code of ethics for photojournalism.
Responds immediately when contacted by editors during breaking news.
You must have at least a 2.5 GPA, but preference is given to applicants with 3.0 and above. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP Marketing or UP Athletics or on ASUP.
Must have at least a 2.5 GPA, but preference is given to applicants with 3.0 and above. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

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Beacon Photographer/Videographer

Stipend: $1500/yr.

No journalism experience required. Must have a digital camera.

Job summary

Takes, edits and immediately uploads high-quality digital photos and video as assigned on deadline, including on weekends. Photos and captions should be uploaded immediately after the photos are shot. For each shoot, the photographer/videographer should upload 10 or more photos and a good selection of clips from varying perspectives. Vertical and horizontal photos should always be included.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor approves the absence in advance. Staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times.
Must attend Beacon Boot Camp training in August approximately one week before fall term starts and should not schedule conflicting activities/positions.
Strives for photos that tell a compelling story rather than just record an image.
Contacts reporter associated with photo assignment to discuss photo ideas, needs, interview schedule.
May be required to take and edit video and post it online, including using a cell phone.
When assigned to shoot a sporting event, stays for the entire event.
Behaves and dresses in a professional manner when representing The Beacon.
Supplies editors with accurate and complete identification and caption for each photograph/video.
Maintains effective communication with Multimedia Editor and reporters.
Creates online multimedia (ie: slideshows, short videos).
May be asked to create photo illustrations.
Adheres to professional code of ethics for photojournalism.
Responds immediately when contacted by editors during breaking news.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP marketing or UP athletics or on ASUP.
Must have at least a 2.5 GPA, but preference is given to applicants with 3.0 and above. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

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Beacon Video Producer

Stipend: $1800/yr.

No journalism experience required. Must have digital camera.

Job summary

Shoots, edits, and posts videos on assigned deadlines for all sections (News, Living, Sports, Opinion, Multimedia) and Beacon promotional purposes as directed by editors and Multimedia Editor).

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor-in-chief approves the absence in advance. Beacon staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times.
Collaborates with reporters as assigned and maintains clear communication with them.
Contacts sources for information or to appear in video as needed. May also interview sources for video.
Follows best practices for journalistic accuracy, ethics, and aesthetics. (Training provided on the accuracy, ethics, etc.).
Contributes two story ideas each week at Beacon story pitch meetings.

Minimum qualifications

Own or have access to a video camera or DSLR that shoots good video

Access to editing software

Must be available to regularly shoot video on UP's campus but not required to live on campus.

Proficiency at shooting, editing, and producing high-quality short videos with audio.

May not be employed by UP Marketing or UP Athletics or on ASUP.

Must have at least a 2.5 GPA, but preference is given to applicants with 3.0 and above. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

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Beacon Sports Reporter

Stipend: $1300/yr.

No journalism experience required.

Job summary

Reports and writes one to two sports stories (usually fewer than 800 words) a week on deadline, as assigned by the sports editor. Game coverage stories are due shortly after the game.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor approves the absence in advance. Staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those time periods.
Must attend Beacon Boot Camp training in August approximately one week before fall term starts and should not schedule conflicting activities/positions.
Writes short breaking sports stories for upbeacon.com in a timely manner.
With rare exception, in-game/event coverage, sports reporters should watch the entire game/event and interview athletes and coaches as availability allows.
Makes revisions, revisits, or adds sources as directed by sports editor.
Follows best journalistic practices including accuracy, fairness, and ethics beyond reproach.
Behaves as a professional journalist, not a sports fan.
When covering a game or other sporting event, sits in the press area, not with fans.
Regularly interacts with the UP sports information personnel, keeping lines of communication clear.
Meets with the adviser for one-on-one coaching as directed by editors.
Must regularly contact sources for stories, conduct interviews, and produce content that is fair and accurate. Must record audio of interviews (with source permission) in addition to taking thorough notes.
Covers sporting events as assigned, including on weekends. May be required to post on social media during sporting events.
Post photos and/or video and/or record audio
Uses social media in a professional manner including posting links to Beacon content.
Writes at least one commentary for Opinions section per semester.
Contributes two story ideas each week.
Reads professional sports journalism on a regular basis and as assigned by editors and adviser.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP marketing or UP athletics or on ASUP.
Must have at least a 2.5 GPA, but preference is given to applicants with 3.0 and above. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

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Beacon Advertising and Marketing Manager

Stipend: $500/yr.

Job summary

This position is remote, and the main tasks involve managing advertisements on The Beacon website. Start date is one week before classes start. Estimated time commitment: Less than five hours per month. This position does NOT require soliciting clients or cold calling for ad sales. All Beacon advertising clients make the initial contact with The Beacon, usually via email (beaconads@up.edu).

Core duties

Coordinates all advertising from on and off-campus clients, including emailing ad agreements and terms to clients.

Uses a spreadsheet to manage ads, sending an updated list to the adviser every month.

Checks Beacon ads email several times each day and responds to clients in a professional manner promptly, ideally within 2-3 hours.

During fall and spring breaks, checks Beacon ads email daily and responds promptly.

Mails weekly invoices and enforces late payment deadlines for off-campus clients.

Communicates with adviser occasionally, as needed.

Politely answers questions, provides guidance to advertisers.

Maintains a list of on-campus ad orders and prices and sends to the UP controller’s office each month.

Follows up with clients on the phone or in-person as needed.

Designs digital ads with Canva or other software.

Responds promptly to all emails, texts, calls.

Removes ads from the website when their term expires.

On the 1st of each month, emails adviser monthly revenue report and list of unpaid off-campus ads.

Minimum qualifications

No experience is required. However, the person in this position must know/learn how to use Canva and Google spreadsheets.

May be required to do research (read, watch webinars, etc.) on online and mobile advertising and analytics.

Must have at least a 2.5 GPA

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EDITOR POSITIONS

The following positions are also open to all UP students. However, preference is given to applicants with relevant experience. In general, editors previously have worked for The Beacon. The people in these positions make up The Beacon editorial board. In addition to Monday and Thursday all-staff meetings, editorial board members also have a required meeting on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Beacon Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Editor/Sr. Reporter

Stipend: $2200/yr.

Previous Beacon experience preferred.

Job summary

Helps The Beacon to bear witness and report on various campus communities and DEI issues and amplify marginalized voices. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities listed for news reporter, the DEI editor/sr. reporter is member of the editorial board and attends weekly ed board meetings on Wednesday nights.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor-in-chief approves the absence in advance. Beacon staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times
Ensure meaningful, sensitive and culturally competent coverage of issues affecting historically marginalized community members including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities at UP by pitching story/multimedia ideas, reporting and coaching other reporters/editors assigned to write DEI articles, as needed.
Meet early in the semester with student leaders of cultural clubs, Gender Sexuality Partnership, Disabled Student Union and any student groups related to DEI, and stay in contact as needed. The goal is to create rapport between The Beacon and community members, let them know of The Beacon’s interest in covering stories important to them and invite them to give The Beacon feedback and submit story ideas, including stories about events and initiatives they sponsor.
Monitor coverage for inclusion, minority representation in written and visual content.
Brainstorm and execute ideas to recruit and retain students from a variety of backgrounds to work on Beacon staff.
Maintain a robust DEI section on The Beacon website, ensuring that section editors include the DEI tag on stories appropriate for that section.
Leads a session on covering DEI issues and having an inclusive mindset at Beacon Boot Camp.
Ensure all Beacon content follows appropriate style guidelines for marginalized members of the community and educates staff, especially editors on an ongoing basis using resources such as:
AP Stylebook, especially https://www.apstylebook.com/race-related-coverage
NABJ Style Guide - National Association of Black Journalists
CULTURAL COMPETENCE HANDBOOK (National Assoc. Of Hispanic Journalists)
Guidance | Asian American Journalists Association
Covering American Muslims - A Guide for Journalists | ISPU
Religion Stylebook
Resources for reporting in Indian Country – Native American Journalists Association
GLAAD Media Reference Guide - 11th Edition (LGBTQ+)
Style Guide – Trans Journalists Association
Disability Language Style Guide

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP marketing or UP athletics or on ASUP.

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

The ideal candidate

Has excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Has a distinct, crisp, conversational writing voice
Is dedicated to accuracy across all platforms
Is insatiably curious, creative, and proactive about learning
Is a good listener
Is dependable, considerate, ethical, and emotionally mature
Does not shy away from a challenge
Manages time well; thrives on a busy schedule
Must be able to handle stress well, including short deadlines
Reads journalistic media for fun and curiosity, keeps up with current events
Is excited about multimedia as well as writing
Is a go-getter, strives for excellence, naturally goes above and beyond what’s expected
Collaborates and communicates well in a team setting
Is flexible in temperament, especially in breaking news situations
Is open to instruction and willing to read articles, participate in webinars, etc. as assigned by the Beacon adviser and editors
Keeps up-to-date on engagement and social media trends technology

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Beacon Community Engagement Editor

Stipend: $2200/yr.

Previous Beacon experience preferred.

Job summary

Leads The Beacon’s outward activities and image via activities, marketing and digital publication of weekly newsletter and social media.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor-in-chief approves the absence in advance. Beacon staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times

Serves on editorial board and attends ed board meetings on Wednesday nights.

Must attend Beacon Boot Camp training in August approximately one week before fall term starts and should not schedule conflicting activities/positions.

Throughout the week, posts compelling content and links to Beacon media on Beacon’s social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

Follows best journalistic practices for accuracy, fairness and ethics in all posts.

Prioritizes diversity and inclusion in all content.

Post links to new Beacon content every day at strategic times.

Interacts with social media followers (ie: @replies ) as appropriate.

Creates promotional social media and newsletter posts featuring Beacon staff and events.

Produces and sends weekly newsletter featuring links to Beacon news, living, sports, and opinion content. Posts newsletter on Engage each Thursday morning.

Builds and maintains email address list for the newsletter and executes strategies to increase subscriptions and maximize newsletter exposure.

Creates and organizes Beacon-sponsored events and promotions to increase engagement.

Supervises The Beacon promotional table at the activities fair each semester

Contributes two story ideas each week.

In collaboration with section editors, posts quizzes, opinion polls, and other digital interactives to increase Beacon user engagement.

Responsible for improving the “About Us” webpage, posting bios and headshots of the editorial board.

Plans and executes contests and events to increase Beacon engagement as well as staff recruiting.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP marketing or UP athletics or on ASUP.

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

The ideal candidate

Has excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Has a distinct, crisp, conversational writing voice
Is dedicated to accuracy across all platforms
Is insatiably curious, creative, and proactive about learning
Is a good listener
Is dependable, considerate, ethical, and emotionally mature
Does not shy away from a challenge
Manages time well; thrives on a busy schedule
Must be able to handle stress well, including short deadlines
Reads journalistic media for fun and curiosity, keeps up with current events
Is excited about multimedia as well as writing
Is a go-getter, strives for excellence, naturally goes above and beyond what’s expected
Collaborates and communicates well in a team setting
Is flexible in temperament, especially in breaking news situations
Is open to instruction and willing to read articles, participate in webinars, etc. as assigned by the Beacon adviser and editors
Keeps up to date on engagement and social media trends technology

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Beacon Opinion Editor/ Sr. Reporter

Stipend: $2100/yr.

Previous Beacon experience preferred.

Job summary

Researches and writes fact-based Beacon editorial about once a month after consulting with editorial board. The approval of a simple majority is required before publication. Reaches out regularly to UP students, faculty, and staff for thoughtful submissions on relevant topics, seeking varied, diverse, and inclusive points of view.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor approves the absence in advance. Staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those time periods.
Serves on editorial board and attends ed board meetings on Wednesday nights.
Fulfills all reporter duties as listed in News (or Sports) Reporter job description.
Plays leadership role as directed by adviser and editor-in-chief during Beacon Boot Camp training in August
Presents a wide range of relevant editorial topics to the editorial Board for their consideration.
Performs reporting tasks necessary for preparing the editorial including interviewing sources when necessary.
Reads and fact-checks submissions and works with contributors to ensure submissions adhere to AP and Beacon style and provide meaningful content.
Posts all Opinion content and ensures the Beacon Opinion section is a respectful exchange of ideas, not allowing for personal attacks.
Oversees Beacon staff sign-up for weekly commentary writing. Makes a sign-up sheet at the beginning of each semester.
Arranges photographs of columnists.
Communicates with contributors if there are questions or concerns about their submission.
Strategizes creative ways to be a platform for opinions throughout the UP community, using digital tools to publish opinion polls, video, and other forms of media.
Verifies identities of writers of all commentary and letters to the editor.
Stays up to date on local, national, and international events as well as campus issues.
Reads the work of professional columnists regularly and other readings as recommended by the adviser.
Contributes two story ideas each week.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP marketing or UP athletics or on ASUP.

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

The ideal candidate

Has excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Loves to read a variety of news and opinion articles
Is insatiably curious, creative, and proactive about learning
Is a good listener as well as a natural leader
Is dependable, considerate, ethical, and emotionally mature
Is culturally competent and strives for diversity and inclusion in the Opinion section
Articulates opinions and a call-to-action in concise and persuasive writing
Applies careful research and keen logic as well as emotion to editorial writing
Manages time well; thrives on a busy schedule
Must be able to handle stress well, including short deadlines
Is diplomatic with community members who object to the editorial and all contributors
Is willing to learn/try about multimedia as well as writing
Is a go-getter, strives for excellence, naturally goes above and beyond what’s expected
Collaborates and communicates well in a team setting
Is open to instruction

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Beacon Copy Editor/Sr. Reporter

Stipend: $2200/yr.

Previous Beacon experience preferred.

Job summary

Copyedits all Beacon articles on deadline for AP style, grammar, punctuation, syntax, etc.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Monday at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor-in-chief approves the absence in advance. Beacon staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times.
Serves on editorial board and attends its weekly meetings on Wednesday nights.
Plays leadership role as directed by adviser and editor-in-chief during Beacon Boot Camp training in August.
Fulfills all reporter duties as listed in News (or Sports) Reporter job description.
Acts as a leader/coach in team-reporting assignments.
Initiates enterprise and in-depth reporting, including multimedia.
Studies and learns AP style over the summer.
Becomes proficient in AP style, edits accordingly, and mentors editors in AP style as needed.
Contributes two story ideas each week.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP marketing or UP athletics or on ASUP.

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

The ideal candidate

Has excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Is dependable on deadlines and responsive to all editing requests
Is insatiably curious, creative, and proactive about learning
Is a good listener
Is considerate, ethical, and emotionally mature
Does not shy away from a challenge
Manages time well; thrives on a busy schedule
Reads journalistic media for fun and curiosity
Is excited about multimedia as well as writing
Is a go-getter, strives for excellence, naturally goes above and beyond what’s expected
Collaborates and communicates well in a team setting
Is flexible in temperament, especially in breaking news situations
Is open to instruction

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Beacon Sports Editor

Stipend: $2500/yr.

Previous Beacon experience preferred.

Job summary

Is responsible for all sports coverage including social media. Assigns reporters sports stories and events on multiple platforms, enforcing deadlines.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor-in-chief approves the absence in advance. Beacon staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times
Serves on editorial board and attends ed board meetings on Wednesday nights.
Plays leadership role as directed by adviser and editor-in-chief during Beacon Boot Camp training in August.
Ensures sports coverage is accurate, fair, ethical and compelling, and allows for a wide range of representation of student-athletes and student sporting activities outside the athletics department.
Edits and posts sports content throughout the week.
Monitors sports content for accuracy and promptly posts all corrections and clarifications in the sports section when warranted.
Reports and writes sports stories and columns regularly.
Introduces sports reporters to key personnel in the athletics department, especially sports information officials.
Assigns all sports reporters beats and monitors their progress.
Coaches reporters on interviewing, reporting, and writing with assistance from the adviser.
Ensures sports reporters follow best practices as journalists instead of playing the role of a fan in the context of their job at The Beacon.
Is available to reporters via phone, text, Slack, and email and scheduled one-on-one meetings.
Monitors sports content for accuracy and promptly posts all corrections and clarifications for the news section when warranted.
Oversees all recorded (podcasts, video) and live sports content
Posts at least one multimedia piece (ie: video, slideshow) in the Sports section per week.
Generates original content ideas and coverage strategies for the Sports section.
Directs community engagement editor on sports content in Beacon social media.
Coordinates with multimedia editor in assigning sports section videos and photos.
Encourages and executes innovation in multimedia storytelling.
Manages time well; thrives on a busy schedule.
Must be able to handle stress well, including short deadlines.
May be required to report and write occasional news stories.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP marketing or UP athletics or on ASUP.

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

The ideal candidate

Has excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Has a good understanding of most sports and takes the initiative to learn whatever is necessary
Is insatiably curious, creative, and proactive about learning
Is a good listener as well as a natural leader
Is dependable, considerate, ethical, and emotionally mature
Does not shy away from a challenge
Can manage peers in a professional setting, holding them accountable
Manages time well; thrives on a busy schedule
Must be able to handle stress well, including short deadlines
Reads journalistic media for fun and curiosity
Keeps up with current events as well as the sports world
Is excited about multimedia as well as writing
Is a go-getter, strives for excellence, naturally goes above and beyond what’s expected
Collaborates and communicates well in a team setting
Is open to instruction

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Beacon Living Section Editor

Stipend: $2500/yr.

Previous Beacon experience preferred.

Job summary

Assigns reporters to feature stories including multimedia, enforcing deadlines.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor-in-chief approves the absence in advance. Beacon staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times.
Serves on editorial board and attends ed board meetings on Wednesday nights.
Plays leadership role as directed by adviser and editor-in-chief during Beacon Boot Camp training in August.
Ensures coverage is accurate, fair, ethical and allows for a wide range of representation of the campus community.
Edits and posts Living section content throughout the week.
Reports and writes stories for the Living section regularly (at least twice a month).
Uses digital tools for interactive storytelling (ie: quizzes, lists, games, maps, infographics, etc.).
Posts at least one multimedia piece (ie: video, slideshow, graphic) in the Living section per week.
Coaches reporters on interviewing, reporting, and writing with assistance from the adviser.
Is available to reporters via phone, Slack, text, and email and scheduled one-on-one meetings.
Tags faith-related Living stories in the Faith & Fellowship section as well as in Living.
Encourages and executes innovation in multi-platform storytelling.
Monitors Living section content for accuracy and promptly posts all corrections and clarifications in the Living section when warranted.
Oversees all recorded (podcasts, video) and live content for the Living section.
Generates content ideas and coverage strategies for the Living section.
Directs Community Engagement Editor on Living content in Beacon social media.
Coordinates with Multimedia Editor in assigning Living section videos, photos, infographics.
Encourages and executes innovation in multi-platform storytelling.
Contributes two story ideas each week.
Manages time well; thrives on a busy schedule.
Must be able to handle stress well, including short deadlines.
May be required to report and write occasional news stories.
Serves on editorial board and attends its weekly meetings.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP marketing or UP athletics or on ASUP.

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

The ideal candidate

Has excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Is insatiably curious, creative, and proactive about learning
Is a good listener as well as a natural leader
Is dependable, considerate, ethical, and emotionally mature
Does not shy away from a challenge
Can manage peers in a professional setting, holding them accountable
Must be able to handle stress well, including short deadlines
Reads journalistic media for fun and curiosity
Keeps up with current events, pop culture, and UP student culture
Is excited about multimedia as well as writing
Has a good sense of humor, knows how to generate “fun” content
Is a go-getter, strives for excellence, naturally goes above and beyond what’s expected
Collaborates and communicates well in a team setting
Is open to instruction
Has at least one year of reporting experience

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Beacon Multimedia Editor

Stipend: $3000/yr.

Previous Beacon experience preferred.

Job summary

Oversees multimedia content in consultation with editors. Ensures all photos and videos have strong and compelling visual elements, high-quality audio. Supervises and assigns photographers and videographers, enforcing deadlines and ensuring all important information is provided (ie: photo and video captions, photo credits).

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor-in-chief approves the absence in advance. Beacon staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times.
Serves on the editorial board and attends ed board meetings on Wednesday nights.
Plays leadership role as directed by adviser and editor-in-chief during Beacon Boot Camp training in August.
Monitors visual and audio elements to ensure there’s no copyright infringement
Coaches photographers and videographers to ensure high journalistic and aesthetic standards.
Facilitates closed captioning on all posted videos.
Encourages and executes innovation in multimedia storytelling.
Advises Community Engagement Editor on Instagram to ensure posts are frequent, creative, and effective.
Updates multimedia elements on the website as directed by Editor-in-Chief.
In collaboration with section editors, keeps visual assignments updated on assignment budget (Google Doc).
Coaches, critiques, and encourages photographers and video journalists.
Strategizes feature coverage in collaboration with Living Editor.
Supervises check out/check-in of the photo, video, and audio equipment.
Contributes two story ideas each week.
Takes photos and videos as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP marketing or UP athletics or on ASUP.

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

The ideal candidate

Understands photojournalism (telling a story with photos and/or video)
Is proficient at a range of digital tools (Photoshop and other editing software for photos and video)
Is insatiably curious, creative, and proactive about learning
Is a good listener as well as a natural leader
Is dependable, considerate, ethical, and emotionally mature
Does not shy away from a challenge
Can manage peers in a quasi-professional setting, holding them accountable
Manages time well and make deadlines; thrives on a busy schedule
Manages stress well, including short deadlines
Consumes journalistic and other digital media regularly for ideas and inspiration
Keeps up with current events, pop culture, and UP student culture
Has a good sense of humor, knows how to generate “fun” content
Is a go-getter, strives for excellence, naturally goes above and beyond what’s expected
Collaborates and communicates well in a team setting
Is open to instruction

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Beacon News & Managing Editor

Stipend: $5500/yr.

Previous Beacon experience highly preferred.

Job summary

Assigns reporters news stories on multiple platforms, enforcing deadlines. Ensures news coverage is accurate, fair, ethical, diverse and inclusive and allows for a wide range of representation of the campus community.

Core duties

Attends staff meetings Mondays at 7 and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor-in-chief approves the absence in advance. Beacon staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times
Serves on editorial board and attends ed board meetings on Wednesday nights.
Meets with adviser and editor-in-chief every Monday.
Plays leadership role as directed by adviser and editor-in-chief during Beacon Boot Camp training in August.
Is promptly responsive to email, Slack and text messages.
Approves and posts news content throughout the week.
Monitors news content for accuracy and promptly posts all corrections and clarifications for the News section when warranted.
Assigns reporters beats and monitors their progress.
Is in charge of spread sheet (“story budget”) that lists all assignments. Updates regularly.
Coaches reporters on interviewing, reporting and writing with assistance from adviser.
Is available to reporters via phone, text, Slack and email and scheduled one-on-one meetings.
Edits news content and writes headlines.
Has authority over all recorded (podcasts, video) and live news content.
Posts at least one multimedia piece (ie: video, slideshow) in the News section per week.
Mentors other editors as needed.
Generates content ideas and coverage strategies for the news section.
Reports and writes stories for the News section.
Keeps up with current events, UP-related topics, student culture, and higher education in general.
Supervises community engagement editor on news content in Beacon social media.
Coordinates with multimedia editor in assigning news videos, photos, infographics.
Encourages and executes innovation in multi-platform storytelling.
Oversees breaking news coverage.
Contributes two story ideas each week.
Acts as editor-in-chief when editor-in-chief is unavailable.

Minimum qualifications

May not be employed by UP marketing or UP athletics or on ASUP.

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. The reason: The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

The ideal candidate

Has excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Is insatiably curious, creative and proactive about learning
Is a good listener as well as a natural leader
Is dependable, considerate, ethical and emotionally mature
Does not shy away from a challenge
Can manage peers in a professional setting, holding them accountable
Manages time and stress well; thrives on a busy schedule
Must be able to handle stress well, including short deadlines
Reads journalistic media for fun and curiosity
Is excited about multimedia as well as writing
Is a go-getter, strives for excellence, naturally goes above-and-beyond what’s expected
Collaborates and communicates well in a team setting
Is open to instruction
Has at least one year of reporting experience

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