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Web, Multimedia and Online Content
Are you interested in media, online publishing or web development and design?
The Badger Herald, the nation's largest independent student newspaper, is seeking students interested in working for the Herald's web department.
Learn how a media company operates while contributing to a website thousands see every day, and gain valuable experience that pertains to many career tracks.
Best of all, become a part of the most vibrant student group on the planet!
To apply, download an application and return it to the web director, Charlie Gorichanaz, either in person or by e-mail. The Badger Herald offices are located at 326 W. Gorham St. in Madison, two doors down from Silver Mine Subs. Please e-mail if you have any questions or concerns.
About the Web Department
The web department consists of the director, two associates, two online content editors and one or more interns. The associates oversee nightly content posting and work on various projects. The online content editors work on multimedia and around the clock news coverage. The intern position is flexible and open ended. Collectively, the department is responsible for the maintenance and development of badgerherald.com, a website viewed more than 400,000 times each month.
Web Positions
Web Associate
The web associate’s main task is to ensure successful and accurate posting of News, Opinion, Sports and ArtsEtc. stories on badgerherald.com each publishing night. Accuracy is extremely important, for badgerherald.com is the permanent digital archive of all published material. Other regular tasks for the associate include posting comics, corrections and feature photos; e-mail and list administration; and various other internal projects. The ultimate goal is to sufficiently automate the associate’s current work to allow more time for web development with a focus on news related web features.
Each associate is responsible for either two or three nights per week, Sunday through Thursday. Typical hours are from 11 p.m. until the entire paper is sent to the printer, generally around 2 a.m. Flexibility is crucial for this position. Applicants who are unsure if they are qualified are still encouraged to apply.
Videographer
We’re looking for students interested in videotaping local events, conducting field interviews and editing the video to produce online news pieces to be featured on The Badger Herald’s website. Video experience is becoming crucial for success in many media related fields, and this is a real opportunity to put your skills to work on something that has real meaning to many students on campus.
Multimedia Developer
Are you interested in developing interactive Flash, Java or PHP applications and other online content? Instead of futzing around on random projects in your bedroom, put your knowledge to use and create informative and fun web applications that thousands will see. If this sounds interesting, even if you have no experience, submit an application!
Web Intern
The intern position will be quite flexible. Work will be determined by the applicant’s interests and skills. Expert knowledge isn’t required, but applicants must be willing to learn. The web intern is not paid but can lead to the web associate position.
Advertising
Do you want to gain real-world sales experience at the nation's largest independent student newspaper? Are you a strong communicator who is comfortable on the phone? Then this is the perfect job for you! The Advertising Department is currently hiring advertising account executives for the spring semester.
Work directly with local and national businesses to coordinate advertising needs and sell ad space to new businesses. The position requires 15 hours per week, and the pay is commission-based and highly competitive.
Freshmen, sophomores and juniors majoring in business or journalism are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for applications and cover letters is Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m.
To apply, download an application and return it to the advertising director, Jay Potash, either in person or by e-mail. If you have trouble clicking the link for the application, try right clicking and selecting "Save Target As" or "Save Link As." The Badger Herald offices are located at 326 W. Gorham St. in Madison, two doors down from Silver Mine Subs. Please e-mail if you have any questions or concerns.
Design
Graphic Designer
The Design Department is looking to hire students trained in advanced graphic design to layout special pages. These features will showcase different stories in the News, Sports, and ArtsEtc. departments. A qualified applicant would be a UW-Madison enrolled student with extensive knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. This paid position typically only requires one or two nights a week. If interested, e-mail for more information!
Editorial
If you are interested in writing for a specific section, see below for more information. If you have general questions about writing for the Herald, please attend one of the new writers meetings in the spring or e-mail Tom Schalmo at .
News Reporters
The Badger Herald news department is always looking for dedicated writers to work once or twice per week putting together stories for our award-winning section. Writers may work under one of four sections — campus, city, state or college.
- Campus stories highlight events on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and examine issues surrounding the university and the administration.
- Our city beat covers Madison area crime, government and events, including Halloween and the Mifflin Street Block Party.
- The college beat uncovers issues with the UW Board of Regents and student government on campus.
- Finally, the state beat follows stories occurring under the State Capitol and how issues relate to students on campus.
If you are interested in writing, send an e-mail to, Ken Harris, at , or stop in our downtown office!
Sports Reporters and Writers
Interested in writing for the sports department of the Badger Herald? The sports section is always looking for writers to cover all Badger athletics on campus, whether it's preview stories for upcoming games or meets, feature stories on individual athletes, or game recap stories for numerous sports.
Previous newspaper experience is not necessary. Anyone interested in joining the Herald Sports staff should e-mail Jonah Braun at for more information.
Opinion Writers
The opinion section is always looking for passionate writers with well-reasoned and unique dissections of campus, city and state issues on a biweekly basis. While national subjects are occasionally accepted, local topics are preferred. Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome, regardless of major or career path. We are also interested in occasional letters from any students or other locals passionate enough to voice any angst, love, or utter indifference to university, city and state affairs.
If you're interested in becoming a staff writer or contributing to the opinion page in another capacity, contact Sam Clegg, , or Jack Craver,
, with topic ideas.
ArtsEtc. Writers
ArtsEtc. is looking for inspired, critical writers to help make the section the best arts and entertainment source for Madison's engaged readership. Our creative and motivated writers will preview and review both national and area artists' releases, including food, albums, games, movies, plays, exhibits and more, as well as write thoughtful commentary on a wide range of topics.
If you are interested in writing for ArtsEtc., please e-mail Cailley Hammel at .
Comics
Comic Artists
Do you find yourself constantly sketching on napkins, coming up with sinister plots and doodling till you can doodle no more? The Badger Herald is looking for the next great comics artist, and it could be you!
If you're interested in getting involved with The Badger Herald's comics department, e-mail Noah Yuenkel at .
Photo
Photographers
The Badger Herald is looking for photographers to capture campus and state events.
If you're interested in getting involved, e-mail for more information!
