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Are you a strong writer? Enjoy getting paid?
If so, The Daily is looking to hire you! As the student-run newspaper at the University of Washington, The Daily plays a vital role in the campus community, educating on newsworthy events, entertaining with movie and music reviews, and inspiring with opinion articles and personal essays.
The Daily is a completely student-run paper. All photographers, writers, designers, and editors who contribute to the paper are UW students. The paper provides a professional learning environment for aspiring journalists. It is not affiliated with the UW Communication Department and, therefore, has contributors from a variety of majors on campus.
Prospective writers are required to attend weekly meetings for one quarter that will be taught by the development editor. In these classes, prospective writers will learn the basics of reporting, how the newsroom works, and journalism ethics. Further, prospective writers will be required to write three articles while in development. For more information, see our FAQs below or reach out via email.Â
Apply for fall quarter's writing development class by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4: https://bit.ly/31oRMIS.Â
Contact Development Editors with any questions at [email protected].
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Interested in copy editing?Â
The Copy Desk is currently hiring.
The Daily's Copy Desk is specifically tasked with reading and editing all the content we publish every night for AP Style, grammar, consistency, and factual accuracy. Our detail-oriented role protects The Daily's credibility and improves its quality across the board. If you're interested in a laid-back work environment, reading and editing student-crafted stories, gaining real journalism experience (and being paid), apply now!
Apply for fall quarter by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 15: https://tinyurl.com/dailycopy.
Contact the Copy Chiefs with any questions or request to be put on a waiting list at [email protected].
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Interested in photography?Â
This application is for anyone interested in becoming a photojournalist for The Daily. We are looking for passionate photographers interested in getting more experience photographing what goes on at our university. Our goal is to bring the university –– every nook and cranny –– to everyone, just by picking up one of our papers. If you believe you can tell the daily story of our school (no pun intended), then this is the right place for you. However, before you can start working for us, you need to take the mandatory, once a week introductory class.Â
Apply for winter quarter's photo development class by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12 :Â https://forms.gle/zDhoEgoYRCCjMrJn8
Contact Photo Development with any questions at [email protected].Â
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Interested in videography?Â
This application is for anyone interested in becoming a videographer for The Daily. No experience necessary!Â
Apply for winter quarter's video team:Â https://bit.ly/2sbcfC6
Contact Video with any questions at [email protected].Â
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Interested in illustrating?Â
We are currently hiring illustrators on a rolling basis. Illustrators help create cover images, artwork for special sections, artwork for the opinion and wellness sections, and more! If you enjoy illustrating, or are an art student at the UW looking to make some extra cash, this job is for you. To apply, please fill out the Google Form listed below. Also, be prepared to make a case for why you should be hired and to bring your portfolio to show our Illustrations Editor, Abbi, your work.
Apply to be an illustrator:Â https://goo.gl/forms/pBrYBrPqvyvwIgj82Â
Contact Illustrations with any questions at [email protected].
Interested in design?Â
The Design team covers two sections of layout and request: laying out The Daily's print publications, and creating other visual design elements on request for print and online. Layout "shifts" would be once a week for a few hours in the evening on press date (Sunday). Designing other elements is on your own time, with assigned deadlines.
Experience with InDesign and InCopy CC is preferred for layout work, but other request projects can be done in any medium. To apply, email the design editor with a copy of your resume and a portfolio with samples of previous design experience. A short Zoom interview will also follow
FAQ
What is Daily 101?
Daily 101 is a series of weekly meetings that prospective writers are required to attend. They are taught by the development editor, various other section editors at The Daily, and journalism professionals. In these classes, prospective writers will learn the basics of reporting, how the newsroom works, and journalism ethics.
How do I apply?
Fill out the Google Forms application once it is live on this page and send all relevant documents to the development editor at [email protected].
How many credits is it?
The Daily and its development class are not affiliated with the registrar at the UW. It will not be listed on the time schedule. The class cannot be taken for credit.
Is prior journalism experience required?
No. The class will teach basic journalism skills along with the procedures for producing a daily newspaper. Some knowledge or experience is helpful but not required.
I sent my application, now what?
The development editor will review the applications and will notify selected applicants via email.Â
What if I don't make it on staff?
The Daily holds its Daily 101 class every quarter, so there will be other chances to complete the class.
Is the Daily 101 (development) class also applicable for prospective photographers, designers, copy editors, or videographers looking to get involved with The Daily?
The Daily’s photo, design, copy, and video departments have their own procedures for prospective staff. You can email each department at the following addresses, but be aware most hiring occurs at the beginning and end of each quarter:
- Prospective designers can email the Design Editor at [email protected].
- Prospective copy editors can email the Copy Chiefs Diana at [email protected].
- Prospective videographers can email the head Video Producer at [email protected]. Â
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