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Deadline: Friday, Nov. 22, 2020 at 5 p.m. via the Google Form applications<\/b>.<\/b><\/p>\n
Late applications will not be accepted.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Volume 103 of The Fordham Ram will span the 2021 calendar year, beginning in the spring 2021 semester and continuing through the end of the Fall 2021 semester. Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, the editorial board is has not decided whether the publication will remain entirely virtual for the spring semester, or resume in-person publication.<\/p>\n
Members of the Class of 2021 are ineligible for staff positions, as are any students electing to study abroad for the fall 2021 semester. Seniors may, however, apply for positions as staff columnists, as these positions are held for the spring 2021 semester only. Underclassmen applying to be columnists may reapply for the second half of the volume. Columnists and staff writers are only required to commit to one semester, exempting them from the year-long commitment.<\/p>\n
Barring health concerns, all editors will return to Rose Hill a week before the start of the Fall 2021 semester in order to produce The Fordham Ram\u2019s Orientation Issue. The Fordham Ram\u2019s executive staff will coordinate early move-in for all staff members. Staff members will write the articles for this issue over the summer. (Columnists and web editors are exempt from this commitment.)<\/p>\n
Please review the following list of open positions and their respective responsibilities.<\/p>\n
There are separate applications for\u00a0New Editors<\/b>, Returning Editors, <\/b>Business Team Members,<\/strong> Columnists<\/b>, and individuals applying to be Editor-in-chief and\/or Managing Editor, which are attached at the end of this packet. Copy editors and photographers do not need to submit applications and may sign up at the beginning of the spring 2020 semester.<\/p>\n Editor-in-chief<\/p>\n Managing Editor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n News Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Features Editor<\/span><\/p>\n Assistant News Editor<\/span><\/p>\n Opinion Editor<\/span><\/p>\n Assistant Opinion Editor*<\/span><\/p>\n Editorial Director\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Culture Editor<\/span><\/p>\n Assistant Culture Editor*<\/span><\/p>\n Sports Editor<\/span><\/p>\n Assistant Sports Editor*<\/span><\/p>\n Production Director<\/span><\/p>\n Copy Chief*<\/span><\/p>\n Visual Director<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0News Photo Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Opinion Photo Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Culture Photo Editor<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Sports Photo Editor<\/span><\/p>\n Multimedia Director\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Digital Producer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Graphics\/Illustration Editor*<\/span><\/p>\n Business Director\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Operations Director\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Assistant Director\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sales Director\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Columnist*<\/span><\/p>\n Staff Writer*<\/span><\/p>\n *Multiple Positions Available<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Managing Editor\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Research story ideas for Sunday meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Maintain contact with section editors throughout the week.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist with writing and editing articles. Editing responsibilities include completing initial content checks, assisting with copy-editing and making copy corrections. Exact breakdown of these responsibilities will be determined at the discretion of the editor in chief.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Attend meetings on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays for as long as necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist the editorial board in discerning and writing a weekly staff editorial.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist the editor in chief in conducting meetings and completing day-to-day responsibilities on an ad hoc basis.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Work with the editor in chief and business editor in completing budget appeals and advertisement execution.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Work with the editor in chief and senior former staffers on production of the Commencement Issue.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Prior experience on Ram staff preferred.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n News Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Research story ideas for Sunday meetings and come prepared to submit photo requests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Maintain contact with writers during the week.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Make preliminary edits to articles before submitting them to copy, checking for both content and style and informing the writer and the executive staff of any major problems.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Lay out the News section on Tuesday (and Monday, if possible) nights.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 As necessary, interview administrators and students and write articles on various events occurring on and off campus. Many of these stories may arise at the last minute and must be written under a tight deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Execute breaking news coverage when necessary, posting them on the website as well as the Ram\u2019s social media pages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Features Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Writes one feature story every two weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Pitch feature stories every Sunday night.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Stops by production night on Tuesdays to assist news editor with any random tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Communicates with writers working on feature articles, enforcing deadlines and ensuring quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Assistant News Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist in the responsibilities for the News section as specified above. Exact breakdown of responsibilities will be worked out with the news editor upon acceptance onto the Ram staff.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 On a weekly basis, write News briefings, compose Fordham calendar of events, Security Briefs and weekly United Student Government briefing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Work with news editor to coordinate column assignments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist digital team with placing stories on website and social media.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Opinion Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Research story ideas for Sunday meetings and come prepared to submit photo requests and to work on layout maps with the layout editor.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Maintain contact with writers during the week.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Monitor email for letter to the editor submissions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist Web Team with placing stories on website.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist Editorial board in discerning and writing a weekly staff editorial.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist Web Team with placing stories on website.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Make preliminary edits to articles before submitting them to copy, checking for style and informing the writer and the executive staff of any major problems.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Ensure opinion articles uphold standards set in place by The Fordham Ram staff, including factual accuracy and carefully constructed arguments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Lay out the Opinion section on Tuesday (and Monday, if possible) nights.<\/span><\/p>\n Assistant Opinion Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist in the responsibilities for the Opinions section as specified above. Exact breakdown of responsibilities will be worked out with the opinions editor upon acceptance onto the Ram staff.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist digital team with placing stories on website.<\/span><\/p>\n Editorial Director\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist the editor in chief and the managing editor in devising the editorial vision for the paper, spearheading the research and writing of the weekly editorial for The Fordham Ram<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n \u2013 Work collaboratively with the editorial board and executive editors late night on Tuesdays, assisting with copy editing as necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Culture Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Research story ideas for Sunday meetings and come prepared to submit photo requests and to work on layout maps for your section each week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Maintain contact with writers during the week.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist digital team with placing stories on website.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Make preliminary edits to articles before submitting them to copy, checking for both content and style and informing the writer and the executive staff of any major problems.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Lay out the Culture section on Tuesday (and Monday, if possible) nights.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 As necessary, interview students and administrators and write articles on various issues relating to members of the Fordham community.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Correspond with professional contacts for screenings, book reviews, art gallery openings, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n Assistant Culture Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist in the responsibilities for the Culture section as specified above.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Exact breakdown of responsibilities will be worked out with the culture editor upon acceptance onto the Ram staff.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist digital team with placing stories on website.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sports Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Research story ideas for Sunday meetings and come prepared to submit photo requests and to work on layout maps with the layout editor.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Maintain contact with writers during the week.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Make preliminary edits to articles before submitting them to copy, checking for both content and style and informing the writer and the executive staff of any major problems.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Lay out the Sports section on Tuesday (and Monday, if possible) nights.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 As necessary, interview administrators, coaches, trainers and athletes and write articles on various sporting events occurring on and off campus. The sports editor is required to ensure that all Fordham varsity sporting events, both home and away, are covered each week.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Establish a rotating schedule for the Overtime column with the assistant editor(s).<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Produce a Fall Sports preview for the Orientation issue and a Spring Sports preview at the start of the volume.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Maintain and update The Fordham Ram\u2019s Sports Twitter account with relevant and timely information.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist digital team with placing stories on website.<\/span><\/p>\n Assistant Sports Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist in the responsibilities for the Sports section as specified above. Exact breakdown of responsibilities will be worked out with the sports editor upon acceptance onto the Ram staff.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Compile and lay out scores, Players of the Week and notes.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist digital team with placing stories on website.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Production Director<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Edit all content on website weekly on Wednesday mornings.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Communicate with editorial staff to resolve web-related issues.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Prior executive copy editing experience preferred.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Work collaboratively with the editorial board and executive editors late night on Tuesdays, assisting with copy editing as necessary<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Copy Chief<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Read the Associated Press Stylebook and become familiar with AP Style as well as Ram conventions.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Run the copy team. This includes monitoring attendance, recruiting\/training new members and supervising copy shifts.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist editorial board in discerning and writing a weekly staff editorial.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Edit articles on Mondays and Tuesdays, remaining on Tuesdays until all sections have passed the final copy check.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Assist section editors in troubleshooting content.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Be available to edit breaking articles throughout the week, as well as the newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Visual Director<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Oversee all visual elements of weekly production, including graphic design and layout elements<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Commission necessary pieces such as ad drawings or marketing campaigns<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Manage photo editors and ensure all sections are communicating effectively about what needs to be in each issue<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Must have a good eye for good images and bad ones<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Be on call to resolve visual related issues with production, podcast and website<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>News Photo Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Ensure that all photo requests are satisfied. This means both assigning photographers to events and providing them with access to the cameras and personally taking photos at events for which there are no photographers available.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Capability to provide event coverage around campus throughout the week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Responsiveness to capturing breaking news stories.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Update archive photos regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Attend Sunday meetings to receive photo requests.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Edit photos on Monday and Tuesday nights.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Be present on production night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Work with news photographers to ensure all news articles have a photo taken by a Ram photographer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Opinion Photo Editor<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Ensure that all photo requests are satisfied. This means both assigning photographers to events and providing them with access to the cameras and personally taking photos at events for which there are no photographers available.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Has a creative eye for photo or an interest in photo illustrations.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Attend Sunday meetings to receive photo requests.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Edit photos on Monday and Tuesday nights.<\/span><\/p>\nOpen Positions<\/b><\/h2>\n
Position Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):<\/b><\/h2>\n
NEWS TEAM<\/strong><\/h3>\n
OPINION TEAM\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
CULTURE TEAM<\/strong><\/h3>\n
SPORTS TEAM<\/strong><\/h3>\n
COPY TEAM\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
PHOTO TEAM\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n