Hiring Information

Employment at The Uproar

The Uproar is a professional media organization run and supported by the students of Columbus State University. Choosing to work for this organization is a commitment to the ideals of ethical journalism and a desire to put forth your absolute best work in service to our community. The Uproar produces content primarily in the form of online media with the occasional magazine.

To apply for a position at The Uproar, fill out this online application form. Once you have done so, we will review your application and contact you over email to schedule an interview at our office on main campus. Any questions about employment or the application process can be directed to our email: [email protected].

No experience is required, and we consider applicants regardless of major. However, we have a minimum GPA requirement of 2.50 and will not interview applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Applications are currently open for: Reporter, Copy Editor, Photographer, Illustrator, Videographer, and Social Media Specialist.

Open Positions for Fall 2026

Reporter

Reporters are expected to look, listen, and develop their own story ideas. All reporters should be informed of campus, local, national and international news. Additional locations to look are on the CSU main website, which offers many ways to find information.

Specific Duties:

Be active in meetings by pitching ideas and volunteering for stories.
Produce articles from personal ideas, outside tips, or as requested by the editorial staff.
Be PROACTIVE in working with your assigned illustrator, photographer, and copy editor. The media must match the story, and that requires two-way communication. Brainstorm a clear way to represent how you want your article illustrated.
Finish articles as early as possible to allow for critique and feedback.
Extensions must be petitioned for. Pay may be withheld for late submissions without a valid reason. You will be dismissed if it becomes a habit.
Generally, use pyramid format for hard news articles, which means the most important details (Who, What, When, Where) are given first, and less important details come later.
Conduct thorough research for articles. Use government sources, magazines, newspapers, and books to find information.
SEEK QUOTES. Quotations allow you to tell the story in the words of those who experience it firsthand. Get quotations from students, faculty, and staff, and use these to inform and expand upon points made in your article. Failure to receive quotes without reason may mean a reduction in pay.
Any student quoted needs to have their FULL NAME, ACADEMIC YEAR and MAJOR included in the identifier.
Develop connections across campus with officials, administrators, professors, and club representatives.
Present yourself as a professional, especially when covering news events or when interviewing subjects. Dress accordingly and behave professionally.
Take pictures whenever possible. The Uproar has equipment if needed.

Copy Editor

Copy Editors are members of the editorial staff. They share many responsibilities with reporters, as well as editing writers’ work and providing helpful feedback on how to improve future articles. Copy editors are expected to be more active in pitching ideas and undertaking more intensive assignments.

Specific Duties other than those shared with reporters:

Stay in close contact with reporters as they research and prepare their articles, providing feedback, advice, and assistance.
Edit submitted articles for clarity, accuracy, and AP/Uproar style guidelines.
Ensure articles are fully fleshed out, and worthy of being published, forever, as representative work from The Uproar and from the writer.
Provide useful critique and comments on edited articles to reporters to help develop their writing ability, and to improve your editing and leadership skills.
Help recruit and maintain a team of reporters. Serve as a mentor and guide.
Serve on the Editorial Board as directed, including providing input and feedback to the executive staff regarding newspaper content and format.
Submit all articles to the next editor. Extensions must be approved by the Editor-in-Chief and should only be used in emergencies.

Photographer

Photographers are expected to cover events and articles suggested by editors and reporters as well as provide content for print and web galleries (albums).

Specific Duties:

Stay in contact with the Media Editor, Reporters, and other staff to cover events and provide content to accompany articles.
Create captions while taking photographs. This is mandatory.
Obtain names, majors, and academic years of photographed subjects.
Be on the lookout for photo opportunities across campus. These should be collected and stored as stock photos for future use or can be posted on social media.
Utilize basic aesthetics of photography. Use the rule of thirds, get close to subjects, and experiment with angles and staged shots.
Discuss with the article’s writer beforehand about what photos or type of photo will most help accentuate the story.
Submit photos and captions to the appropriate folders in a timely manner, and make sure they are edited to the best of your ability. Late work may be penalized.

Illustrator

Illustrators provide artistic visualizations of events, situations or people. Illustrators also create data visualizations and infographics.

Specific Duties:

Discuss with the Media Editor, Reporters and other staff to develop interesting, attention-grabbing art to accompany articles or illustrate difficult to understand concepts.
Use illustrations to increase the appeal of the paper, explain a complex situation in simple visual format (infographics), or visualize a person or event for which a photograph is not available.
Coordinate with the Layout Editor to assist in general graphic design work and work within the parameters and dimensions of the the layout template.
Create comic strips and humorous art such as political cartoons.
Assist in developing signage and displays for special events or fliers.
Create advertisements when commissioned.

Videographer

Videographers are responsible for producing compelling, high-quality video and multimedia content to represent the Uproar on social media platforms.

Specific Duties:

Work with Reporters and the Social Media team to plan video shoots for interviews, events, and marketing.
Set up and break down cameras, lighting, audio, props, and related production equipment.
Direct and work with other videographers to obtain all the footage necessary for a video shoot.
Edit video and audio content, including color correction, sound mixing, motion graphics, captions, and visual effects.
Ensure all content aligns with the Uproar standards, storytelling goals, and quality expectations.
Create advertisements when commissioned.

Social Media Specialist

Social Media Specialists are responsible for contributing to various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), and Bluesky. This includes developing and administering media content that is designed to drive user engagement across all our platforms.

Specific Duties:

Maintain regular postings on social media websites as directed by the editorial team. Posts may include articles, blurbs, polls, photo galleries, announcements, re-posts, etc.
Update the profile pictures and banners of social media sites as needed. Use appropriate content approved by a senior member of The Uproar staff.
Find creative ways to engage the audience on social media by using polls and asking questions.
Post articles on The Uproar main website as directed by the editorial team and the social media calendar.
Be sure to credit photographers, illustrators, videographers, and reporters for their content using bylines and photo credits.
Check Discord regularly for updates on content that needs to be published.
Check the Online Content folders regularly to look for work that needs to be published. If content is found in the online folders, immediately contact staff members for verification.