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The Daily Beacon, Volunteer Yearbook, and Phoenix literary magazine are published by The University of Tennessee under the auspices of the Department of Student Publications and the Student Publications Board. All three are student-run, editorially independent publications. Staff members are committed to the highest standards of professional, responsible journalism.
Appling For A Staff Position- Complete the application form.
- If you are applying for a senior staff position (i.e. newspaper editor, managing editor, copy editor, design editor, advertising manager, yearbook editor, magazine editor, or world wide web administrator), ask at least two faculty members and/or former employers to send a letter of recommendation to the Director of Student Publications. Applicants for senior positions should also pick up an in-person application at the Department of Student Publications in Circle Park (address below).
- All student applicants should forward a copy of your transcript of all college-level academic work completed to date to the Director of Student Publications (address below).
- All correspondence should be sent to:
Director of Student Publications
5 Communications Building
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-0314
E-mail: jobs@beacon.asa.utk.edu
The Interview and Selection Process
All three publications seek the very best people to fill every staff position. Applicants should be aware that both objective and subjective criteria are used for considering qualifications. All materials submitted in support of your application should be typed, accurate, complete, and present your qualifications and interest in the most favorable way possible.
If your application materials indicate that you may be qualified for one or more positions which are open, you will be contacted by phone or mail and an interview will be scheduled. Because of the limited time available and the number of applicants who may be considered, be prepared to precisely and concisely present yourself as the best candidate for the position.
Successful candidates will be notified as soon as decisions are made. Applications of unsuccessful candidates will be held for one semester and considered when other positions become open.