Jobs
The University Star accepts applications from students of all majors, experience levels, and backgrounds
for a wide variety of non-paid volunteer positions. Working for The University Star is an excellent way to get involved both on and off campus while gaining real-world experience and building your resume.
All applicants must submit the online Application Form.
To apply for a particular role, click on the title of the position you are interested in.
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
A list of all job descriptions and expectations is included in The University Star handbook. You must read and acknowledge that you have read and understood The University Star handbook on each job application form. You can find The University Star handbook by clicking here.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for as many positions as they intend to pursue seriously.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Current Positions Available:
News Reporter:
News Reporters are assigned a beat where they are responsible for coverage of all events and issues
that arise on that beat. They will become the “expert” on that beat and pitch two stories per week to
their editor. This is an unpaid position.
Engagement – Social Media Specialist:
Social Media Specialists will work to engage the multiple audiences through various platforms of The University Star. This is an unpaid position.
Life and Arts Reporters are assigned a beat where they are responsible for coverage of all events and
potential features that arise on that beat. They will become the “expert” on that beat and pitch two
stories per week to their editor. This is an unpaid position.
Columnists write thoughtfully argued and researched pieces for publication that include multiple sources of information on which opinions are based. These sources of information must be referenced and disclosed in each piece.
As a Multimedia Reporter, you will be responsible for capturing weekly high-quality photos and video to assist reporters from other sections visually tell and accurately report their story within print and online media. You will create visual storytelling elements to accompany text stories or to stand alone as their own photo story. You will also work closely with reporters and editors to ensure that your coverage of events is visually engaging, accurate, creative, and aligned with our journalistic standards. This is an unpaid position.
Sports reporters are assigned a sports beat where they are responsible for coverage of all games and issues that arise on that beat. They will become the “expert” on that beat and pitch two stories per week to their editor. This is an unpaid position.
