TSN - Employment Application (Desk/Section Editor & Managing Editor)

Job Application

Please complete the form below to apply for a position with us.
Full Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
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Current Grade Level

Freshman (undergrad)Sophomore (undergrad)Junior (undergrad)Senior (undergrad)Graduate StudentPhD StudentStudent-at-large
Expected Graduation Date? (Aug 2024, Dec 2024, May 2025 etc.)
UNDERGRAD STUDENTS: Are you enrolled Full-Time with more than 12 credit hours this upcoming semester?
Birth Date

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Please check all boxes that apply to you for the upcoming semester.

I will be living on-campusI will be living off-campus (apartment, rental house etc)I will be remote working outside of East Lansing
GRAD or PhD STUDENTS: Are you enrolled Full-Time with more than 6 credit hours this upcoming semester?
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Permanent Home Address (when not attending) Note: International Students, please enter your local address

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What is your major area of study?
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Do you have a minor? (yes, please list here)
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LinkedIn Profile
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Are you able to balance work and attend classes simultaneously?
Available Start Date

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What desk/section are you interested in leading/editing?

CampusLifeSportsManaging Editor
Why do you want to be an editor at The State News?
How can you make sure our coverage stays relevant?
Do you have any experience working, interning or volunteering at a news media company?
How will you keep your desk motivated and running efficiently in producing content?
Tell us about a hardship you had to overcome while writing a story? What did you do? and what did you learn?
How would you handle a situation with a reporter that made a crucial mistake, one that could hurt our reputation?
Tell us about a time when you received feedback or criticism from a colleague or supervisor?
List the names of any groups, organizations you are in?
List any MSU media classes you have taken, or plan to take this semester?
Do you understand that if you are chosen to work at TSN you must attend several days of mandatory training in order to start working?

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Do you understand that weekly staff meetings are mandatory?

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