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We’re Hiring

Work for the Northern Star as a student journalist, multimedia photographer, marketer or advertising representative. All students are welcome. Apply today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Fall Editor in Chief

Northern Star is preparing to hire its editor in chief for the fall 2024 semester. This is the top position at the student operated newspaper. Duties include: overseeing all departments and employees, hiring, firing and being the final authority for all content. He or she assigns, edits and writes news stories and editorials.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must be an NIU student in good academic standing.
* Must be enrolled at NIU with a minimum of 6 credit hours.
* Must have worked at the Northern Star at least two semesters and must have been a Northern Star editor, or assistant editor for at least one semester.

OR:
* Must have worked at least two semesters for a campus or community general audience newspaper, and must have been an editor at that paper at least one semester.
* Must be an NIU student in good academic standing.

* Must be enrolled at NIU with a minimum of 6 credit hours.

APPLICATION DEADLINE is March 8, 2024
Applications are accepted and reviewed by the Northern Star Publication Board, which interviews candidates and forwards all names to the Northern Star Management Board, which is made up of student managers and editors. That board makes the final decision.

To apply: send resume, cover letter, clips or other supporting material to:
Maria Krull
Northern Star Publication Board
c/o Northern Star
Peters Campus Life Building – 130
NIU Campus
Dekalb, IL 60115

Cover letter should include:
1. Journalism and/or management experience
2. Strengths and weaknesses
3. Career aspirations
4. Why do you want to be the editor in chief?
5. What do you see as the Northern Star’s three biggest strengths and the three biggest weaknesses?
6. What changes would you like to make, if selected?

The Northern Star is an  Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

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