InSight Magazine is looking to grow its team for the Fall quarter of 2018. The publication will be accepting applications on various fronts, including content writing, digital-media, event planning and marketing. *Course credit available. *Stipends available for select content.
We are looking for additions to the following teams:
Content Writing Committee
This is a prioritized and highly requested section, we are seeking writers who can create high-quality written content for the magazine, writers will be assigned a selection of topics to choose from. This position also allows for more independent work. Writers will be compensated for stories selected towards publication.
Events Committee
The events committee will be creating engaging on-brand events for the entirety of the quarter. Responsibilities include coordinating community service, campus and fundraising activities as well as event preparation such as reserving spaces, catering and other necessary logistics.
Marketing Committee
Responsibilities include developing on-brand marketing content to increase engagement from the community and readership. Marketing will work with events and social media in general public outreach such as with advertising, distributing posters and collaborating with other organizations on and off campus. The marketing committee will also be responsible for managing InSight Magazine’s social media channels from time to time and will be expected to develop and test out its marketing strategies.
Social Media Committee
The social media committee will manage all social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Medium. This includes curating live videos, stories, posts and captions. The social media committee will be required to publish posts on a scheduled basis as well as interact with users and followers.
Digital-Media Committee
The digital-media committee consists of artists and photographers who create visual content for the publication. Activities for photographers include attending and documenting InSight’s events, as well accompanying content writers on trips. Artist activities include creating original sketches and comics for the publication. Those with graphic design experience are preferred.
Treasury Committee
The treasury committee is responsible for managing the quarterly budget, and for seeking scholarship and funding opportunities throughout the entirety of the quarter as well as applying for available funding. Some assignments will include communication with sponsors, and working with the events and marketing committees to host fundraising events.
Editorial Committee
Responsibilities as an editor will include evaluating pieces from our in-house content writers and outside submissions. Our team edits for clarity, grammar, and word-choice. Editors must be able to follow strict deadlines, pay close attention to detail, communicate with assigned writers, meet our editorial standards and regularly report new ideas for articles to the team. Those with previous editorial experience preferred.
Radio Show Production on KUCI 88.9 FM
InSight Magazine currently has a show on KUCI 88.9 FM. Our shows are entirely managed and written by one host and we are seeking applicants to assist in the production of our weekly shows. Responsibilities will include reaching out to guests for interviews, curating investigative stories, audio editing and occasionally substituting when the show host is unavailable.
Copy Editor
This position is dedicated to fact-checking and proofreading all content before it is published. The copy editor will be part of the editorial team and is expected to have sharp editing skills.
Webmaster
We are seeking one person to help in the maintenance of InSight Magazine’s website. Responsibilities will involve making necessary edits and improvements based on the publication’s needs. Must be proficient in using WordPress, CSS, and HTML
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to send us an email at [email protected].