Capital Times is hiring for Fall of 2009.
News Reporter
As a news reporter, you will be one of the first to know details about what’s happening on campus. You’ll cover events, meet everyone from
student leaders to campus administrators, dig up information and question what you find. Being a reporter is probably the most time-consuming of
all writing positions, but having the big story pays.
Sports Writer
This isn’t a spectator job. In addition to attending Penn State games, you will interview coaches and student athletes, report game highlights and
give sports commentary and predictions. If a photographer is not available to cover a game, you will also take photos - just another excuse to get
closer to the action. Beats: Penn State football; intercollegiate sports; intramural sports
Opinion Writer
Share your opinion with the Penn State Harrisburg campus whether it’s something important or merely a though on school, campus events,
politics, social norms, etc. With no constraints to objectivity, limits on topics, or expectations to do interviews and cover events, opinion writers get
the most freedom.
Photographer
Thrive under the pressure of a hit or miss with no second shot? As a photographer, you will cover campus events and sports games as well
as take the occasional profile photo. Photographers must have their own digital camera and keep editors informed of when they are or are not
available to work. Smile - you get all the perks without the writing and research.
Cartoonist
The Capital Times is looking for cartoonists to draw comics or editorial cartoons,
Copy Editor
It may be an entry level position in The Capital Times editorial board, but it’s no small job. The editors will rely on you to help manage story
assignments, edit articles, create headlines and look over the paper one last time before it goes to press. The smooth production of each issue
starts with you. Students interested in a copy editor position must know AP Style.
Ad Sales Rep
Advertisement Sales Representatives are responsible for acquiring and maintaining advertising client accounts. This includes contacting
businesses and organizations, selling ad space in The Capital Times, receiving contact and billing information, receiving ad material and working
with the Editor in Chief and Business Manager to see that the ad is published as requested and that payment is received. This is a paid position
Graphic Artist
The graphic artist is primarily responsible for creating ads and graphics as needed. He/she may also advise the Editor in Chief regarding the
layout and design of the newspaper.
Interested students should visit The Capital Times office at E-126 or e-mail captimes@psu.edu.
New positions. More benefits. And even a little pay.