Jobs

Completion of COMM 60 at Santa Clara University, or a similar course from another higher-education institution, is required for all staff. Editorial positions may require additional prerequisites or experience. For more information regarding specific job requirements, please contact our Editor-in-Chief.

Section Reporters — Responsible for writing articles under their assigned section. They must attend a weekly meeting with their Section Editor to pitch ideas for pieces. Additionally, writers must respond to edits in a timely manner each week when suggested by editors. The ideal candidate is a motivated, curious journalist passionate about Santa Clara University and the surrounding area with some writing experience.

Section Editors — Responsible for editing all articles in their sections, keeping track of their section’s content production, and writing articles as needed. They attend weekly pitch meetings with their writers and assist with story ideas, finding interviews, and writing accurate and engaging articles. The ideal candidate is a dedicated, organized, and team-oriented student with experience in editing and writing. 

Photographers — Responsible for generating eye-catching visuals for the newspaper on a weekly basis. They must attend and shoot events regularly. The ideal candidate is a creative, skilled, and organized photographer. Previous Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom experience is preferred.

Photo Editor — Oversees photo team. Responsible for all visuals in the newspaper. The ideal candidate is a creative, skilled, and organized photographer. Previous Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom experience is required.

Social Media Team — Responsible for maintaining a cohesive and constant social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Linkedin, X, and The Santa Clara’s website. The team assists writers in creating videos and informational graphics, posting articles on social media, and answering any messages received on various social media platforms.

Advertising Manager — The perfect role for a marketing major or anyone interested in creating a network of connections within the Bay Area. Ad managers are responsible for cold-calling and emailing companies, creating a network of advertisers, and communicating pricing and payment.

Designers —  Responsible for creating professional layouts and designs for The Santa Clara using Indesign and other digital tools. Main duties include creating the print paper every three weeks, giving input as to the direction of The Santa Clara design, and creating and editing templates. The ideal candidate is a creative, forward-thinking artist. Previous Adobe Indesign experience is required.

Cartoonist/Illustrator — Responsible for creating captivating visuals to accompany news articles, editorials, and features. Responsibilities include crafting witty and engaging cartoons, illustrations, and graphics to enhance reader engagement. Adobe Illustrator or Procreate experience is required.

News — This section covers exactly what it says in the name: all things news. Traditional journalism with hard-hitting coverage, captivating photos, and intriguing interviews. Stories will be assigned to writers and editors on a need-to-do basis, along with any additional coverage of your choice.

Scene — TSC’s name for what many newspapers call “arts and entertainment.” Think movie, theater, music, and book reviews, celebrity news, art and literary exhibits, travel tips, concerts, festivals and overall updates on cultural trends. Stories will be assigned to writers and editors on a need-to-do basis, along with any additional coverage of your choice.

Opinion — As the section with the fewest rules and regulations, opinion writers are free to cover any issue they witness on and off Santa Clara University’s campus. Of course, other sections also have free reign to select topics, but opinion is not tied down by traditional journalistic formatting and execution. 

Sports — Anyone interested in sports reporting and journalism will love our Sports section: we cover men’s and women’s sports, intramurals, and tournaments. Santa Clara University athletics is our focus, but writers also cover local Bay Area and national sports news. Writers must attend one sporting event per week. Stories will be assigned to writers and editors on a need-to-do basis, along with any additional coverage of your choice.

Photography Team — Our photographers assist writers in capturing life in Santa Clara by both traveling with them to events - sporting, arts and educational - and taking photos throughout their day-to-day lives. Photos are posted alongside articles, and therefore must be relevant to the story. We also create an annual photo spread centred around a different annual theme. Required photos will be assigned to photographers on a need-to-do basis, along with any additional photo coverage of your choice.

Writers are hired to write under one section, while photographers and illustrators work with all sections. Editors may write in multiple sections if they wish.

Freelancers may write for any section they wish.

Scene Editor - Email dryu@scu.edu to apply or learn more.

Do you have an interest in being published in the newspaper of California’s oldest institution of higher learning? The Santa Clara accepts student freelancers interested in news, arts and entertainment, opinion, sports, photography, video journalism, graphic design, and/or illustrating.

First-time freelancers who wish to work with The Santa Clara should complete the freelancer form below. A staff member will contact you to confirm your position and you will then be contacted as needed.

Registered freelancers who have already completed an article, photo, or design and would like to pitch the piece for publication, please click here to contact the Managing Editor. Do not worry about assigning your story to a section, that task will be completed for you after your piece has been approved for publication.

It is required to review these guidelines before you submit any work for The Santa Clara: Ethics Guide, Media Law Guide, and TSC Freelancer Guide.