Open Positions:

(Click each position title to access the corresponding interest form).

Interest forms are accepted on a rolling basis and typically reviewed once a week. Applicants will usually hear back by the Friday or Saturday after their form has been reviewed. We tend to receive a large influx of forms at the beginning of the semester, so please allow a bit more time for us to reach out with a response. We do not read interest forms during school breaks. Keep writing samples to a 3-page maximum, please! If uploading multiple samples (e.g. for Photos or Graphics), please link to one Google Drive folder.

The Mount Holyoke News accepts all applicants. The Google forms linked below are just so we can get to know you, your skills, and what section you’d like to work with. All positions offer opportunities for training and we accept students regardless of experience level.

Note: Mount Holyoke News has finished its hiring cycle for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Writers:

  • Staff Writer

    • Staff writers are responsible for pitching stories to editors and writing three articles each month. In your submission, please indicate the section(s) you are interested in writing for. Typically, staff writers are initially accepted into one section and, once on staff, can move or expand to other sections.

      • NOW HIRING: All sections, especially Opinion, A&E, and Sports.

  • Contributing Writer

    • Contributing Writers write some articles for the paper, but are not considered formal members of MHN Staff and are not obligated to write every week. This is a great option if you do not have a lot of time to write or want to try out writing before officially committing to the organization.

  • Puzzle/Quiz Writers

    • Puzzle/Quiz Writers are responsible for creating weekly interactive content that will have a place on the Community page of the newspaper. Experience with puzzle or quiz making is preferred but not required. Puzzle/Quiz Writers will report to the Managing Editor of Content.

Other:

  • Copy Editors

    • Copy Editors help to ensure the quality of Mount Holyoke News and are a vital part of MHN’s team. They must have attention to detail and high proficiency in American English punctuation, spelling and grammar. While specific hours are flexible, Copy Editors must commit 1-3 hours for 1-2 afternoons/evenings Sunday-Wednesday. Copy Editors report to the Copy Chief.

  • Photographer

    • Staff Photographers cover at least three events per month and are a part of weekly pitch meetings. They are responsible for assigned events and for bringing photography opportunities to the attention of Section Editors. Staff Photographers report to the Photo Editor(s).

  • Web Assistant

    • Web Assistants provide direct support to the Managing Editor of Web and aid in the maintenance of the Mount Holyoke News website to ensure the it remains up to date and fully functional. Experience with web design and/or computer science preferred but not required.

  • Social Media Editor

    • Social Media Editors are a part of the web team and provide direct support to the Managing Editor of Web and assist in content creation for the various Mount Holyoke News social media platforms. These include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube. Experience with Canva, video editing, and content creation is preferred but not required.

  • Graphics Artist (5)

    • Graphic Artists accommodate weekly graphic requests for MHN’s publication. Those interested must have some artistic experience. Graphic Artists report to the Graphics Editor(s).

    • We are also in search of Comics artists.

Join a Committee

MHN committees are interest-based groups that you can participate alongside your regular roles on the staff. Committees work on special non-writing projects (social events, fundraising, DEI work, etc.) throughout the school year. Committees report directly to the EBoard. Committeeing yourself is a great way to meet and connect with people outside of your section and work on projects that you are passionate about. You must be an active MHN staff member to serve on an MHN committee. 

Committees (click to access form)

  • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA)

    • Find new ways to increase the accessibility of our paper and serve our community using the guidelines outlined in the MHN Constitution and Anti-Racism Action Plan. 

  • Alumni Relations

    • Maintain connections with alums of the Mount Holyoke News to facilitate more professional development opportunities for our organization and its members. 

  • Business and Finance

    • Provide direct support to our Business Manager and Publisher in advertising, marketing, and fundraising for our publication. 

  • Community Outreach

    • Work directly with our Human Resources Coordinator and to support recruitment efforts for MHN, plan social events for our members, and facilitate partnerships between Mount Holyoke News and other organizations on and off campus.

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