Open Positions:

(Click each position title to access the corresponding interest form).

Interest forms are accepted on a rolling basis and typically reviewed once a week. Applicants will usually hear back by the Friday or Saturday after their form has been reviewed. We tend to receive a large influx of forms at the beginning of the semester, so please allow a bit more time for us to reach out with a response. We do not read interest forms during school breaks. Keep writing samples to a 3-page maximum, please! If uploading multiple samples (e.g. for Photos or Graphics), please link to one Google Drive folder.

Mount Holyoke News accepts all who are interested. The Google forms linked below are just so we can get to know you, your skills, and what section you’d like to work with. All positions offer opportunities for training and we accept students regardless of experience level. Please note that members of MHN are not paid for their work — MHN is run by students.

NOTE: Mount Holyoke News will begin reviewing staff applications for the 2024-25 academic year in early September. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Writers:

• Staff Writer

  • Staff writers are responsible for pitching stories to editors and writing three articles each month. In your submission, please indicate the section(s) you are interested in writing for. Typically, staff writers are initially accepted into one section and, once on staff, can move or expand to other sections.

    • NOW HIRING: All sections, especially Sports, Books, A&E and Opinion.

• Contributing Writer

  • Contributing Writers write some articles for the paper, but are not considered formal members of MHN Staff and are not obligated to write every week. This is a great option if you do not have a lot of time to write or want to try out writing before officially committing to the organization.

  • We are also looking for an advice columnist!

    
    

• Puzzle/Quiz/Horoscope writers

  • Puzzle/Quiz Writers are responsible for creating biweekly interactive content that will have a place on the Community page of the newspaper. Experience with puzzle or quiz making is preferred but not required. Puzzle/Quiz Writers will report to the Managing Editor of Content.

  • Horoscope Writers are responsible for creating biweekly horoscopes for the Community page of the newspaper. Horoscope Writers will report to the Managing Editor of Content.

Other:

• section Editors

  • Section Editors are responsible for managing specific sections of Mount Holyoke News and are a vital part of the editorial team. Needed qualities include strong writing, interpersonal and organizational skills, and a tenacious attitude. In general, Section Editors must be available for pitch meetings and check-ins every publishing week, as well as be able to lead their team’s pitch meetings and give article feedback.

• Copy Editors

  • Copy Editors help to ensure the quality of Mount Holyoke News and are a vital part of MHN’s team. They must have attention to detail and high proficiency in American English punctuation, spelling and grammar. While specific hours are flexible, Copy Editors must commit 1-3 hours for 1-2 afternoons/evenings Monday-Tuesday. Copy Editors report to the Copy Chief.

    
    

• Photographer

  • Staff Photographers cover at least three events per month. They are responsible for assigned events and for bringing photography opportunities to the attention of Section Editors. Staff Photographers report to the Photo Editor(s).

    
    

• layout assistant

  • Layout Assistants help to design the paper. This includes designing spreads, arranging photos/graphics and placing articles. Familiarity with Photoshop and InDesign (or other publishing software) is preferred but not required. Layout assistants report to the Managing Editor of Layout.

    
    

• podcast contributor

  • Script Writer: The script writer(s) will produce a podcast script for each issue of Mount Holyoke News that gives the listener an overview of the articles written for each respective publication. They should be skilled in converting articles originally written for print/online format to a script format that is appealing to listeners. They will coordinate with staff writers to adapt their stories and report to the podcast team manager.

  • Script Reader: The script reader(s) will be responsible for reading out scripts prepared by script writers and edited by MHN staff. They will record themselves reading prewritten copy in a professional and clear manner with high quality audio. Interviewing skills are not required, but the opportunity to conduct brief interviews may become available as the podcast evolves in scope. NOTE: In order to be a script reader, you MUST have reliable access to a microphone setup. Audio recorded on a laptop or cell phone microphone will NOT be acceptable.

  • Audio Editor: The audio editor(s) will edit provided audio clips into the finished product. They may receive raw audio in the form of host voiceovers, quotes from sources, transition music and comments from article authors. They are responsible for creating a final podcast episode that is well-mixed and pleasant to listen to. NOTE: In order to be an audio editor, you MUST have reliable access to audio editing software, i.e. Adobe Audition.

    
    

• Web Assistant

  • Web Assistants provide direct support to the Managing Editor(s) of Web and aid in the maintenance of the Mount Holyoke News website to ensure that it remains up to date and fully functional. Experience with web design and/or computer science preferred but not required.

    
    

• Social Media Editor

  • Social Media Editors are a part of the web team, provide direct support to the Managing Editor(s) of Web and assist in content creation for the various Mount Holyoke News social media platforms. These include Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), TikTok and YouTube. Experience with Canva, video editing and content creation is preferred but not required.

    
    

• Graphic Artist

  • Graphic Artists accommodate biweekly graphic requests for MHN’s publication. Those interested must have some artistic experience. Graphic Artists report to the Graphics Editor.

  • We are also in search of comic artists.