is accepting applications for 2009-2010 editorial staff PENNSTATE Also available are several positions for students wishing to write full length feature and investigative articles for the Beacon. Most positions on the editorial staff receive a stipend at the end based upon job responsibilities. No previous experience required. The Beacon is a learning opportunity for any interested students, and staff positions are always open for students o Why Write For The Beacon? - Every Director of every School at Behrend will agree that communications skills, especially writing abilities, will set you apart as a job applicant. - The National Association of Colleges and Employers lists communications skills as the #1 thing all types employers want to see out of recent college graduates. - Writing for your college newspaper shows more than writing skills; by working on a news staff, you develop teamwork, problem solving abilities, and learn about crisis management weekly. - Students who have developed skills at the Beacon crew have gone onto great careers in journalism and communications. - The Beacon crew offers professional contacts and networking capabilties that assist greatly in finding a job straight out of college, both in journalism and other careers. lease e-mail a resume to cisso6o@psu.edu if you are interested in joining the Beacon staff. Please indicate on your application which position you are interested in holding, and any other positions you would want as well. N4i. Erie The Behrend t A S College any major or experience level. Positions Availible: - News Editor - Assistant News Editor (2) - Opinion Editor - Sports Editor (2) - Arts Editor - Assistant Website Editor - Photo Editor - Photographer (2) - Head Copy Editor - Copy Editor every semester