The news web site of the School of Journalism and Electronic Media | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Join the team!
Those interested in joining the staff of the Tennessee Journalist should fill out the form below and click on the submit button. Or, you can print it out and bring it to Dr. Stovall's office, 333 Communications Bldg. Take a look at the position descriptions below the form to see what each of the editors do.
Editor-in-chief. The editor has overall responsibility for the web site. The editor sets policies and directions for the site and works closely with the faculty advisor in this regard. The editor is the public face of the site and makes contact with faculty, students and the general public for all matters concerning the site.
Managing editor. The managing editor has day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the site. The managing editor works with the section editors to create content and to solve problems. The managing editor has the chief responsibility for the implementation of the policies of the site.
News editor. The news editor is responsible for the news coverage the site gives to events and subjects on campus and in the community. The news editor makes assignments and sets deadlines for news stories contributed to the site.
Sports editor. The sports editor is in charge of the sports coverage the site gives to campus and community sports events. The sports editor is responsible for setting up coverage, getting reporters and photographers certified by sports organizations if necessary and establishing deadlines.
Campus editor. The campus editor coordinates coverage of campus events and topics that do not fall under the responsibility of the news editor. The campus editor is most concerned with non-news or feature topics that might include dorm living, Greek life, academics and extracurricular activities, just to name a few.
Arts and culture editor. The arts and culture editor is responsible for coverage of artistic, cultural and musical events on campus and in the community. This editor is also responsible for book, CD, restaurant and other types of reviews.
Opinions editor. The opinions editor oversees the content of the opinions section of the site and is charged with encouraging a variety of opinion pieces from all parts of the campus and community. The opinions editor may express personal opinions through articles or other means, but the site itself does not take editorial stands or make editorial endorsements.
Photo editor. The photo editor coordinates and assigns photographers for the site. The photo editor also works with other editors on the site to assure the site has the quantity and quality of pictures necessary for a high quality web site.
Operations manager. The operations manager has the responsibility for keeping the site running, for maintaining the back-end of the site and for responding to the creative ideas of the staff.
TNJN InPrint editor. TNJN InPrint is the printed newsletter of the site that is distributed around campus weekly to promote the site.
Advertising manager. The main duty of the advertising manager is to develop advertising opportunities for the site.