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Advertising
Please check this page frequently as different positions are
available throughout the semester. Most openings occur at the
beginning or toward the end of a semester.
- Click on each job title for an application and more information on the position.
Sales Account Executive
Account Executives for The Red & Black are responsible for selling and
servicing an account list of approximately 30-35 clients. The position also
requires the pursuit of new business through effective prospecting and new
business sales calls.
Associate Account Executive
Associate Account Executives are responsible for successfully cold calling
and prospecting new businesses and accounts. AAEs do not have an assigned sales
territory. Rather, an AAE is responsible for building one's own account list.
Account Executive Intern
Advertising Interns have the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of
newspaper advertising sales. Interns shadow various Account Executives and
assist them in completing their responsibilities.
Advertising Assistant
Advertising Assistants are responsible for servicing, selling and maintaining
accurate records of advertising orders throughout the department. Within the
office, Ad Assistants work to maintain the high level of service expected
of an Account Executive.
- The Ad Assistant position is available only during fall and spring
semesters.
Classified Manager
The Classified Manager is responsible for overseeing the smooth function and
operation of The Red & Black's classified page and the advertising within it.
The position requires handling classified correspondence, billing, and ad
input for publishing in the classified section of the newspaper, as well as
designing special sections to boost classified revenue.
- The Classified Manager position is available only during fall and spring
semesters.
Classified Intern
The Classified Intern is responsible for calling back customers to verify
information needed to run an ad, contacting customers whose ads have expired,
selling new classified business and other clerical duties.
- The Classified Intern position is available only during fall and spring
semesters.
Questions? Please contact us at 433-3001. We encourage everyone
to apply!
Business
Business Office Intern - Now accepting applications
a non-paid student staff position requiring five
hours work per week. The ideal candidate should have excellent
organizational skills with good time management ability.
Assistant Office Manager - NO CURRENT OPENINGS
a student staff position requiring 15-20 work
hours per week with a schedule running concurrent with UGA class schedule.
The ideal candidate should be customer service oriented with excellent
organizational skills.
Receptionist - NO CURRENT OPENINGS
a full time staff position requiring 40 work hours per
week. The position is ideal for spouse of UGA student or staff as the
schedule runs concurrent with UGA class schedule. The ideal candidate should
possess good organizational and clerical skills, have a pleasant
personality, and have MAC/PC experience.
Editorial
Editor in Chief -
The Red & Black's top student staff member in the
newsroom. Responsible for the tone of the newspaper, as well as the
direction of the news, sports, variety, photo, copy and opinions desks. The
guiding spirit of the editorial staff, the editor in chief is The Red &
Black's ambassador to the University of Georgia community.
Managing Editor -
The No. 2 student staffer in The Red & Black's editorial
department. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the paper by
coordinating the activities of each desk, compiling the daily budget,
overseeing the mechanics of putting out the paper and helping to set the
tone of the newspaper's coverage.
News Editor -
Supervisor of The Red & Black's largest editorial group.
Responsible for all news copy that appears in the paper. Oversees a
department of up to 20 writers, coordinates coverage with writers and
photographers and presents stories in daily budget meetings.
Associate News Editor -
The No. 2 student staffer in the news department,
working alongside the News Editor to assign and edit all news copy
appearing in the paper. Works with reporters before, during and after the
reporting process to ensure coverage is complete before deadline.
Sports Editor -
In charge of the coverage of University athletics, including
everything from football to intramurals. Also responsible for reporting any
sports news, such as NCAA allegations and coach hirings/firings.
Responsible for all sports copy that appears in the paper.
Variety Editor -
In charge of covering the entertainment beat on the
University campus and in the city of Athens. Responsibilities include
overseeing department's previews, reviews and features on music, film,
drama, literature and fine arts, as well as informing readers about
upcoming cultural events.
Recruitment Editor -
One of the most important jobs in The Red & Black
newsroom. The staff member charged with discovering and nurturing new
writers. Holds frequent new writers meetings and makes assignments for
aspiring reporters. Also works as a liaison with other departments, making
sure desk editors are aware of contributor stories that would be
appropriate for their section(s).
Opinions Editor -
An integral part of the editorial voice of The Red &
Black. Responsible for the design and content of the daily Opinions page.
Works closely with the Editor in Chief to select letters to the editor and
to write daily institutional editorials. Also works with student columnists
to improve their work and helps select the daily editorial cartoon.
Photo Editor -
Responsible for the visual content of The Red & Black. Works
with Chief Photographer, staff photographers and desk editors to distribute
photo assignments and is responsible for quality and composition of all
photos appearing in the paper. Works with photographers and copy editors to
ensure cutline information is correct and concise.
Chief Photographer -
Responsible for taking the bulk of photographs
appearing in the paper, including a suitable image for the front page each
day. Works with Photo Editor to coordinate assignments and confers with
desk editors and reporters to make sure assignments are appropriate to
stories being written.
Staff Writer -
The top writing position at the paper, charged with
developing sources and covering a specific beat assigned by the news,
sports or variety editor. Also works with younger writers to coordinate
coverage when major investigative or enterprise pieces are developed.
Stringer -
Works with Staff Writers to cover beats, as assigned by desk
editors. Also responsible for developing story ideas either away from or in
concert with their specific beat.
Contributing writer -
This is where it all begins for Red & Black writers
and editors. Working as a contributor is the entry point for all new
writers at the paper. This is where the newsroom leaders of tomorrow learn
about interviewing, reporting, deadlines and story development. Watch a short presentation about working for the Red & Black as a contributor.
Chief Copy Editor -
The leader of our five-person copy desk and the staffer
responsible for the overall look of the paper. Duties include hiring and
training copy editors, sharing front-page design duties, and proofing and
editing all copy, graphics, headlines and photo cutlines.
Copy Editor -
Works with chief copy editor to design pages, write headlines
and proof copy for grammar, spelling and style.
Photographer -
Part of the team that serves as the "eyes" of The Red & Black
news staff. Responsible for taking photos for various newspaper
departments, including advertising. Also responsible for supplying
information for descriptive and accurate photo cutlines.
Production
Please note that all Production staff start out as an intern. Please contact Production Manager Sam Pittard at
spittard@randb.com with any
pertinent questions.
Production Intern/Graphic Artist -
This is a student staff position requiring availability of 5-15 work hours per week with a schedule running concurrent with UGA class schedule. The ideal candidate should be interested in computer graphics, advertising design, newspaper layout and industry-standard software. Now Accepting Applications.
