Are you looking for a job that's more than just a job?
The Northern Iowan, the University of Northern Iowa's student-produced newspaper, may be the place for you. In addition to gaining practical writing and photography experience, Northern Iowan employees become an important part of the UNI community as they connect readers to campus events and culture, embracing a journalistic tradition 119 years strong.
Don't have journalism experience? No problem. The Northern Iowan holds regular workshops and provides personal feedback to its employees to hone their skills and foster continual growth.
Interested? Read about our open positions and complete the application below.
How Do I Start?
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Print out and complete this application, and drop if off with two professional writing samples and a course schedule that includes possible conflicts at the Northern Iowan office, which is located in the lower level of Maucker Union. One of our editors will review your application and contact you shortly.
Got Questions?
Do you have questions about the application process or about working for the Northern Iowan? Email them to Executive Editor John Anderson at anderjao@uni.edu.
Executive Editor and Managing Editor
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Interested in applying for Executive Editor or Managing Editor? Requirements of each position are listed below.
Executive Editor
Duties are hire and manage staff; coordinate editorial, news, features, opinion and sports; and manage the entire newspaper according to budgets and high journalistic ethics. Requirements are college level journalism courses or equivalent experience, familiarity with press laws, good writing skills, management and leadership ability. Writing examples must be submitted with applications.
Managing Editor
Duties are hire and manage advertising, production and sales staff; operate the newspaper according to deadlines and direct overall design and manage special sections. Requirements are ability to motivate and lead staff, knowledge of marketing and management functions, familiarity with computer typeset, advertising space and management and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator design programs.
Application for both positions is located at the bottom of this page.
News Writers
Description
Cover important campus events, controversies, discussions, Northern Iowa Student Government meetings, and local and state government decisions and their impact on UNI students.
Requirements
Writers are required to submit on average at least one article per week and are expected to attend at least one staff meeting a week. Good writing and communication skills and a passion to stay informed necessary; journalism experience preferred but not required. Writers must be willing to learn and improve and must respond well to feedback.
Questions?
Contact News Editor Allie Koolbeck: koolbeca@uni.edu
Open Positions
Staff Writer
Governmental Affairs
Reaching for Higher Ground
Campus Life Writers
Description
Campus Life writers profile outstanding and interesting students, faculty and staff members, feature exciting student organizations and important events, and cover and review arts and entertainment on campus and in the Cedar Valley community.
Requirements
Writers are required to submit on average at least one article per week and are expected to attend at least one staff meeting a week. Good writing and communication skills and a passion to stay informed necessary; journalism experience preferred but not required. Writers must be willing to learn and improve and must respond well to feedback.
Questions?
Contact Campus Life Editor Tehrene Firman: firmant@uni.edu
Open Positions
Staff Writer
Fine Arts
Panther Profiles
Entertainment
Sports Writers
Description
Sports writers cover different athletic events, including football, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, and more; profile outstanding athletes; cover important athletic news; and provide commentary and analysis on Panther athletics.
Requirements
Writers must cover every game of their sport. Profile writers, commentators, and analysts are required to submit on average one article per week. Good writing and communication skills and a passion for and knowledge of sports required; journalism experience preferred but not required. Writers must be willing to learn and improve and must respond well to feedback.
Questions?
Contact Sports Editor Brad Eilers: eilersb@uni.edu
Open Positions
Football
Volleyball
Soccer
Panther Profiles
Commentary
Opinion Columnists
Description
Opinion columnists write carefully crafted columns sharing opinions relevant to students using arguments supported by reliable evidence and cogent logic. Topics can be anything appropriate and relevant to the UNI student body, including issues like diversity, religion, politics, student policies, university events and decisions, etc.
Requirements
Columnists are required to submit on average one column every other week. Good writing skills and clear argumentation required; previous experience preferred but not required. Writers must be willing to learn and improve and must respond well to feedback.
Questions?
Contact Executive Editor John Anderson: anderjao@uni.edu
Open Positions
Opinion Columnist
Photographers
Description
Photographers capture photographs to record news, current events and lifestyle stories. Their aim is to capture the best images in order to document an event, tell a story or convey a message.
Requirements
Photographers are required to cover on average at least one assignment per week. An aptitude for photography required; no equipment necessary; prior experience preferred but not required. Must be willing to learn and improve and must respond well to feedback.
Questions?
Contact Photo Editor Brandon Baker: bbaker@uni.edu
Open Positions
News Photographer
Campus Life Photographer
Sports Photographer
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News
Campus Life
- Students gather intelligence about career opportunities with the FBI
- Q&A with Outasight
- Vookbag to bring social network atmosphere to the classroom
- TWLOHA sells candy grams to promote suicide awareness
- UNI Sketch turns unused channel into high-energy student-run television show
- O’Meara juggles more than just a soccer ball
Sports
- Black Hawks tighten USHL West standings
- Mitchell’s career night not enough as UNI falls to VCU, 77-68
- Panther women lose third straight, fall to fourth place in MVC standings
- Jake’s Take: Five great NCAA Tournament games of the past 10 years
- Fisher starts season strong for Panther softball team
- UNI drops a heartbreaker to Evansville, 63-62
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