Jobs

We are hiring.

Staff Writer Application

Photographer Application

Advertising Representative Application

Graphics Editor Application

Reflector Graphics Staff Member Application

Joining our Staff

Thank you for your interest! Joining The Reflector is a great opportunity to connect with other students and improve your skills!
Applications are open to students of all majors, in fact, many of our editors are from majors outside of the communications department!
The Reflector is committed to helping our staff produce quality work, to do so however applicants must be able to handle deadlines and work under pressure. Writers and photographers for The Reflector are expected to try to take at least one assignment a month, outside of that, however, the time commitment is very flexible.
Positions at The Reflector are paid after a trial period.
Please include a recent resume and provide samples of your work in your application.
Questions about positions at The Reflector can be sent to our managing editor at [email protected].

Writers

All of our writers have the ability to cover News, Sports, Entertainment or Opinion. Writers will frequently cover the Mississippi State campus, the city of Starkville and regularly look for ways to localize national stories.

All of our writers will utilize multiple sources and will need to grow familiar with the interview process.

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.

Entertainment writers cover local entertainment. They follow local musicians, actors and any fun to be had 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?

1. 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.
2. You will be interviewed at a scheduled time.
3. Following your interview, you will be contacted again and given the results of your application.