Jobs

The Reflector is hiring!

Joining our Staff

Thank you for your interest! Joining The Reflector is a great opportunity to learn and connect with other students! Applications are open to all students, and we have many students and editors who are not from the communication department!

The Reflector is committed to helping our staff produce quality work. However, to do so applicants must be able to handle deadlines and work under pressure. Writers and photographers are encouraged to take at least one assignment a month. Outside of that, the time commitment is very flexible.

Positions at The Reflector are paid after a trial period.

Questions about positions at The Reflector can be sent to our managing editor at managing@reflector.msstate.edu.

Writers

The Reflector has four sections: News, Sports, Life & Entertainment and Opinion. Writers can choose one or multiple sections to write for.

We ask that all of our writers use multiple sources and grow familiar with the interview process. This can seem intimidating at first, but is incredibly helpful in the long run and can allow you to meet and talk with people you might never have met before!

News writers are the bread and butter of our paper. They will cover everything, from the exciting to the mundane. All news is important, so we cover all that we can.

Life and Entertainment writers cover local entertainment, events, people and food. They capture the essence of life in the community and highlight things and people in the area.

Opinion writers share their views on local, national and global news. They provide credible sources to back up their arguments to the best of their ability. As a historic institution, we have shared numerous unpopular opinions. All that we care about is if the opinion is valid, properly sourced and falls within the realm of our publication standards.

Sports writers will cover any and all Mississippi State Athletics. This includes game recaps, columns, interviews and feature stories.

Photographers

Photographers work closely with editors and writers to add images to our printed stories. We also publish the submissions on our website and social media platforms. Applicants should have a working knowledge of operating a DSLR camera, adjusting settings and have strong communication skills. Creativity is always appreciated.

Graphics Editor

As the main illustrator, you will be responsible for adding creative visuals to stories without photos. Applicants should have experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.

Editor Positions

All editorial positions will proofread stories for grammar and spelling errors and ensure that all stories follow AP style rules. Editors regularly hold staff meetings, check for accuracy, examine source credibility and provide suggestions to improve the paper. Production is done on Tuesday, following editorial meetings on Monday.

I’ve applied. What now?

The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Editor will look at your application. They will contact you if they wish to set up an interview.
You will be interviewed at a scheduled time.
Following your interview, you will be contacted again and given the results of your application.