Work For Us
Why You Should Work For Us
Prepare for your future while earning a paycheck. The Shorthorn provides experience and training that complements your coursework, provides endless leadership opportunities and not only prepares you for careers in journalism but provides valuable skills translated into any career field. We employ about 100 students each semester across three departments: newsroom, marketing and advertising. Currently-enrolled UTA students who meet UTA employment guidelines are eligible to apply; all positions are paid.
How To Apply
The Shorthorn hires staff members one semester at a time. Applications are accepted for all positions throughout hiring, but once the semester begins, applications will be accepted for open positions. Position openings are advertised in The Shorthorn’s print and online editions and listed in the Student Publications office. Staff members must be enrolled in UTA courses when they are on staff. You can apply online, or in person in the Student Publications Office, University Center lower level. Positions that pay an hourly rate also require an application through the UTA Handshake system.
The Process
The UTA Student Publications Committee selects The Shorthorn editor in chief, who hires the newsrooms section editors. Prior experience on The Shorthorn staff is required for editor and other student manager positions. Other staff members are selected through an application/interview process. Qualifications, pay rates and work schedules vary position-to-position. The Shorthorn and Student Publications staff members come from all majors and levels of experience; training is provided by The Shorthorn editors and professional staff advisers.
positions include
Newsroom
- Editor in chief and section editors
- Reporters
- Photographers
- Copyeditors/Proofreaders
- Page Designers
- Graphic Artists and Illustrators
- Editorial Cartoonists
- Social Media Assistants
Advertising
- Student Sales Manager
- Advertising Sales Representatives
- Graphic Artists
Marketing
- Student Marketing Manager
- Marketing Assistants
- Street Team
Online
- Web Developers
Office
- Front-desk Assistants
What Jobs?
Full job descriptions for all positions are posted on The Shorthorn, and also are available in the Student Publications Office, University Center lower level.