04/14/2020
Attention Red Dragons: SUNY Oneonta’s very own, student-run newspaper is now accepting applications for PAID positions. That’s right--$$$$$, well, more like $$$.
We, at the State Times, have a lot of fun working together. Participating in an organization with the authority of publication is a great opportunity. English and media studies majors (although these jobs are not limited to such degrees), understand that writing, editing, and publishing are essential components of the field. The State Times offers hands-on experience, in these areas, and helps to build your resume and portfolio of published works.
The salary displayed below will describe the rate of pay for one issue/week of work. Issues are published weekly, ten times throughout the duration of the semester. Each section, copy and managing editor is required to write one editorial--an opinion piece of approximately 750 words--per semester in addition to the editor-in-chief and staff writers.
There will be a brief training session for anyone that is intimidated by writing or editing for a newspaper, however, there is nothing to worry about! If meeting times conflict with your schedule, we encourage you to still apply--perhaps we can work something out! If you do have a foreseeable conflict, please specify in your application.
Filled Positions:
Editor-in-Chief
Managing Editor
Culture & Business Editor
Arts Editor
Sports Editor
Staff Writer (1/3)
Advertising Manager
Open Positions:
Copy Editor
Social Media Coordinator
Staff Writers (2/3)
Treasurer
Title: Copy Editor
Pay: $50.00/issue
Description: The copy editor position requires up to eight, in-office hours per week (4:30-8:30pm on Tuesdays AND Wednesdays), however, oftentimes edits are completed prior to the full four hour time frame per night and staff members can leave after their obligations (editing issue’s content) for the evening are completed. The copy editor must also write one editorial piece per semester. Editorials are opinion based pieces that are normally 750-1000 words. There will be 10 issues of the paper per semester, and thereby, with two work days per week, 20 work days throughout the course of the semester and, at a pay rate of $50/week (or issue), upon completing your requirements throughout the duration of the volume, you stand to make $500.00.
Title: Social Media Coordinator
Pay: $10.00/issue
Description: The social media coordinator position requires no in-office hours per week. Instead, the social media coordinator position requires up to three posts per platform, per week. The social media coordinator is expected to have a good understanding of online etiquette, marketing, et cetera. The social media coordinator will work in close conjunction with other staff members and are expected to work well in team settings. The social media coordinator is further not required to contribute any written works to the paper, but may if they so wish. These articles would be contributed pieces and thereby not compensated with additional salaries. There will be 10 issues of the paper per semester, and thereby, throughout the course of the semester and, at a pay rate of $10/week (or issue), upon completing your requirements throughout the duration of the volume, you stand to make $100.00. Courtesy posts may be required outside the ten week compensation to ensure some level of activity and is compensated for in original salary.
Title: Staff Writer
Pay: $60.00/issue
Description: The staff writer position requires up to four, in-office hours per week (4:30-8:30pm on Tuesdays OR Wednesdays), however, oftentimes edits are completed prior to the full four hour time frame and staff members can leave after their obligations (editing issue’s content) for the evening are completed. The staff writer must also write three 500-750 word articles per week (for 10 weeks/issues) based on the proposals of the paper’s various section editors, in addition to one editorial piece per semester. Editorials are opinion based pieces that are normally 750-1000 words. With 10 issues of the paper per semester, and thereby, with one in-office work day per week, 10 work days throughout the course of the semester and, at a pay rate of $60/week (or issue), upon completing your requirements throughout the duration of the volume, you stand to make $600.00. Please note that, while this position requires fewer in-office hours, those hired in this position are expected to spend time outside of the office writing their articles, attending events, and/or conducting interviews.
Title: Treasurer
Pay: $20.00/issue
Description: The treasurer position requires no in-office hours per week. Instead, the treasurer is responsible for sending out biweekly payroll reminders to staff members the Monday prior to the Thursday the sheets are due. The treasurer also handles the fiscal relationship between the Student Association, the State Times and its employees, in addition to any other outside entities that may be used for printing, advertising or otherwise. The treasurer is further not required to contribute any written works to the paper, but may if they so wish. These articles would be contributed pieces and thereby not compensated with additional salaries. There will be 10 issues of the paper per semester, and thereby, throughout the course of the semester and, at a pay rate of $20/week (or issue), upon completing your requirements throughout the duration of the volume, you stand to make $200.00.
How to Apply
Email: [email protected] with the subject head “APPLICATION”
Your Application Must Include:
Your resume: Your resume should detail any job experience or qualifications you feel are relevant (such as writing awards, completed classes in editing, your GPA, club participation, et cetera). If you feel compelled to do so, you may also choose to include a summary of why you want this job and feel qualified, although this is not a requirement.
Writing samples: Brief or newspaper/article style pieces are preferred. However, if you have never composed such pieces, simply include what you would consider to be a strong example of your writing abilities (this is not required of the treasurer position). Tracked changes edits are also welcome in addition to written works.
Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns!
Applications are due no later than midnight EST on Monday, April 27, 2020.
