My name is Victor Luckerson and I’m the current editor of The Crimson White. I was recently selected to be the editor again for the 2011-2012 school year, and I’m thrilled about the opportunity to work with dozens (hopefully hundreds) of the most talented people on the University of Alabama campus to make The CW even better. On this site you’ll find my plans for the next year and how you can become involved. I am looking for students from all disciplines with a wide variety of interests–no journalistic experience is necessary, and The CW requires more than just writers and photographers to meet the needs of journalism in the 21st century. Here are some reasons you should consider working at The CW:
You can make a difference on campus
Working at the Crimson White, you can provide tens of thousands of students vital information to help them in their everyday lives. You can uncover important stories that expose wrongdoing and improve campus life for all. You can provide individuals of every background an opportunity to broadcast their voices to thousands. There are countless ways to make a difference working at The CW and actively engaging the University community.
You can improve your skills
Next year The CW is going to make an even stronger effort to provide individual development and feedback for all its staff. New staff will be brought on through a shadowing program where they write two “training” stories and receive guidance from a staff reporter and feedback from a desk editor. More editor-staff interaction across the board will help staff develop and grow as they work for The CW.
You can get paid
I’m sure your eyes flicked to this headline first. Yes, the majority of CW jobs are paid positions. Reporters make between $10 and $15 a story. Photographers earn a monthly salary of $100. All editorial positions earn $250 or more per month. There are unpaid contributors who work in reporting, photography and multimedia, but if you stay with us long enough you’re sure to work your way up to the big bucks.
The deadline to apply for editorial positions is March 25. The deadline to apply for other paid staff positions is April 1. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at vic.luckerson@gmail.com. If you’re interested in joining the staff, check out the “Positions” tab and the “Apply Now” tab to set up an interview.
