5 Reasons why you should work for the Northern Star, as told by Michael Scott
5 Reasons why you should work for the Northern Star, as told by Michael Scott
June 6, 2017
The bosses are great:
Whether you write for news, entertainment, perspective or sports, your editor will become your mentor and in some ways your best friend.
The staff are supportive and constantly push you to reach your full potential:
Your editor will push you to meet deadlines and improve your writing skills. The Editor-in-Chief will encourage your creativity and individuality. Your fellow writers will brainstorm, help create and support you through your best ideas and your not so inspired suggestions.
You get to ask the tough questions and discover the answers:
Being a reporter affords you the opportunity to ask hard-hitting questions and challenge everything from politics to movie ratings. Writing for the Northern Star gives you a distinct voice and allows that voice to be heard.
It helps you build a pretty extensive portfolio:
Your name on dozens of bylines throughout the semester is pretty awesome. When interviewing for jobs that involve a writing component, the hiring manager will most likely ask for writing samples. Published stories from an accredited newspaper like the Northern Star are perfect additions to any portfolio.
You get to work with some great people:
The friendships you will form while being a part of the news team are irreplaceable.
If you are interested in filling out an application, visit northernstar.info/apply.
