Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network with alumni at organizations like The New York Times, The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal? The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers and more for the Summer semester. Applications are due April 27 at 11:59 p.m.
The Alligator is an entirely student-run and editorially independent newspaper covering the University of Florida and greater Gainesville community. The staff is made up of reporters, editors, photographers and designers from UF and Santa Fe College with varying levels of journalism and college experience. Each semester, The Alligator hires a new staff for the duration of the semester. We’re hiring for Summer 2026.
The Alligator will be primarily operating in person with weekly staff meetings in the newsroom and staff socials throughout the semester. Over the Summer, remote work is more common and is understood. If you are planning on being remote, please indicate that in your application.
Editor meetings will be held in person at the newsroom three times a week to budget content for the website, newsletters and paper. There will be a Zoom option for staff meetings, and the primary meeting method for each desk will be at the discretion of individual editors and their teams.
The Alligator is a digital-first newsroom. We strive to deliver engaging online content to our audience, and we highly value innovative ways to tell stories and integrate multimedia components to our work. Staff are expected to produce daily content for the website and newsletters. In addition to our online content, The Alligator prints once a week on Sundays, with plans to maintain weekly print production during the Summer semester.
Alligator reporters regularly cover high-profile, national events. Over the course of the past year, we covered UF Interim President Donald Landry’s hiring, the NCAA basketball tournament, free speech in higher and K-12 education, and effects of the Trump administration on local government. The Alligator’s work has been referenced in national outlets such as CNN, The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Our newsroom fosters the fundamental ideals of journalism: Not accepting things at face value, answering tough questions and telling important stories.
Important coverage is sure to continue in the Summer semester, and we want you to be a part of it. Focuses of the semester will include the UF presidential search, the Florida legislative session and ongoing effects of the federal government on local communities. We’re looking for a group of passionate individuals who want to inform the community about what matters most to them. We’re also looking to expand our enterprise content, and we need reporters and editors who want to promote accountability through in-depth investigative pieces on what’s going on in the local area.
Being part of The Alligator staff connects students to a large, diverse and distinguished alumni network. Alligator alumni have gone on to positions, fellowships and professional internships at The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, POLITICO, Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Times, Orlando Sentinel, Sun Sentinel and more.
Beyond joining an expansive alumni network, working at The Alligator is a great opportunity to meet other passionate student journalists and make lifelong friendships. Hundreds of successful journalists, authors, writers and more started their careers at The Alligator. We’re ready to continue that tradition and build the next generation of Alligator journalists. Now’s your chance to join!
Please read through the positions we’re hiring.
Application tips from the Editor-in-Chief
- All applications are due Tuesday, April 27, at 11:59 p.m.
- Please submit one application per section. For example, you can apply to be an editor, a staff writer and a photographer, but don't do two applications if you want to apply for two reporting positions. There will be space to declare your preferences in the Google Form.
- Submit your Google Form. If you have difficulties uploading your resume, clips or class schedule, you can email them to bdiem@alligator.org.
- Only submit three to five of your best clips. Be mindful of paywalls at publications you have worked at previously — find PDFs or gift links for us if that’s the case.
- If you're applying to a multimedia position, submit or send us your portfolio.
- Pay attention to your grammar and our directions. Read everything twice.
If you’re on the fence about applying, let us know. We’d be happy to answer any questions or concerns you have. You can reach the Editor-in-Chief, Bailey Diem, by emailing bdiem@alligator.org.
Editor Applications
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Applications are due Monday, April 27, at 11:59 p.m. We recommend you apply well before the deadline.
Senior News Director
This position is designed to ensure the overall quality of Alligator stories by developing the skillset of the staff. The Senior News Director will manage a revolving team of outside contributors to fill gaps in coverage, such as campus events and niche student interests, and will also be responsible for advising on features and investigations projects where additional oversight is necessary. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of news writing, reporting, editing and be able to utilize Florida’s open record laws. The director will ideally have a strong sense of news judgment along with some previous reporting and editing experience. It will require an eye for workforce development, as the senior news director will also inform reporters about professional opportunities such as internships and trainings to further their journalism careers. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: About $40 per week.
Social Desk Chief
The social desk chief will be responsible for overseeing and publishing Alligator content on several social media platforms, including but not limited to X, Instagram and Facebook. In this role, the social desk chief will oversee the social media staff to ensure that content is being regularly produced and posted to match our digital stories. The social desk chief must be organized and must have the ability to think ahead and critically to best ensure audiences are able to consume a wide array of content. All majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: About $15 per week.
Copy Desk Chief
Copy desk chiefs are responsible for running the copy desk and selecting and working with copy editors. Copy desk chiefs are in charge of proofreading every story and print pages with copy editors to check for factual errors, grammar and AP style. This person is the “last layer” of eyes on an Alligator story — they should be committed to ensuring The Alligator is factually soundproof. This person will work on Sunday print nights, along with a couple nights a week to copy edit online content. Prior experience on the copy desk is preferred but not required. All majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: About $20 per night.
Newsletter Editor
The newsletter editor will work alongside the Digital Managing Editor and the publishing team to run the Alligator newsletter. In this role, the newsletter must be readily available in breaking news scenarios to publish content in our newsletter platform. A strong knowledge of or past experience with the business side of newspapers is preferred. All majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: About $15 a week.
Metro Editor
The metro editor will lead The Alligator’s coverage of the greater Gainesville and Alachua County community. This editor will manage and edit the general assignment reporter, the criminal justice reporter, the city and county commission reporter and the K-12 education reporter. Stories assigned and edited should range from daily to enterprise news. The ideal candidate is creative, organized and eager to dive into the Gainesville community outside UF. This editor should be prepared to find interesting and important local stories to deliver to Alligator readers. The metro editor will edit stories for The Alligator’s weekly print schedule and daily online content. Alligator staff writer or editor experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: About $40 a week.
University Editor
The university editor will lead The Alligator’s coverage on all things related to the University of Florida. This editor will manage the Student Government reporter, the university administration reporter, the graduate and professional school reporter, Santa Fe reporter and a general assignment reporter. The ideal candidate is someone who is organized, passionate and committed to watching over the powers of the university administration and Student Government. The ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of the university and its functions. This editor will edit stories for The Alligator’s weekly print product and daily online content. Stories assigned and edited should range from daily to enterprise news. Alligator staff writer or editor experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: About $40 a week.
The Avenue Editor
The Avenue editor is responsible for maintaining the culture and entertainment section of the Alligator. They will oversee a team of reporters covering food, music, trends and the arts in the Gainesville area. The Alligator is looking for someone with creative ideas who is in tune with local and national entertainment and pop culture. We’re looking for someone who will find interesting angles on regional or national culture trends, with a focus on creative feature writing. Previous Avenue or entertainment writing experience is preferred but not required. All majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: About $40 per week.
Sports Editor and Assistant Sports Editor
The sports editor is responsible for maintaining the sports section of The Alligator. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about athletics in Gainesville with creative ideas for both daily and enterprise content. The sports editor will oversee a team of reporters including beat writers, general assignment reporters and news assistants alongside the assistant sports editor. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of university athletics and an interest in sports in the Gainesville community. (Applicants interested in the assistant editor position can apply on the same application as the sports editor position.) Previous Alligator Sports experience or sports writing is preferred but not required. All majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay for Sports Editor: About $40 per week.
Pay for Sports Assistant Editor: About $20 per week.
Multimedia Editor and Assistant Multimedia Editor
The multimedia editor is responsible for working with photographers, graphic designers, reporters, videographers and the podcast producer to provide multimedia content for the newspaper and website. The editor, along with the assistant multimedia editor, is responsible for producing content while assigning daily and enterprise photo and video assignments for staff photographers and videographers. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about multimedia and is willing to collaborate with reporters to create content. The editor should have a strong understanding of photojournalism, videography, graphic design and audio reporting. (Applicants interested in the assistant editor position can apply on the same application as the multimedia editor position.) Feel free to provide a link to your portfolio that showcases your specialty — whether that be graphic design, videography, podcasting or photography. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay for Multimedia Editor: About $40 per week.
Pay for Assistant Multimedia Editor: About $20 per week.
Opinions Editor
This section editor is responsible for maintaining the opinions section of The Alligator, choosing columnists and cartoonists to work for the section and editing any work that is sent in. The opinions editor is also responsible for consulting with the editor-in-chief and managing editors about writing editorials for the print paper. There will be an emphasis on seeking out diverse opinion pieces from public figures and concerned citizens in and around Gainesville and the UF community. Columnist and editing experience is preferred but not required.
Pay: About $15 per week.
El Caimán Editor
The El Caimán editor is responsible for maintaining that section of The Alligator, choosing reporters to work for the section and editing any work that is sent in. The El Caimán editor is also responsible for consulting with the editor-in-chief and managing editors about producing Spanish-language content for the Alligator. This editor must also be able to speak Spanish and/or have a fundamental understanding of the language. Editorial experience is preferred but not required.
Pay: About $40 per week.
Reporter Applications
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Applications are due Monday, April 27, at 11:59 p.m. We recommend you apply well before the deadline.
University Administration Reporter
This reporter is responsible for covering the UF presidential search, which will be a major story in the Summer semester. Attending the UF Board of Trustees, Faculty Senate, and Florida Board of Governors meetings is expected. This reporter should also write about updates, changes or announcements dealing with the UF administration. This reporter is also encouraged to dig into demographics of UF faculty, staff and students. This reporter will be assigned stories related to this beat by the university editor but should also pitch their own daily and feature story ideas. This reporter will be expected to write an average of two to four stories per week and at least three enterprise stories per semester. A strong commitment to truth and accountability is essential for this role, and more experienced journalists are recommended to apply. Previous staff writing/contributing writing experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
This position will likely have a high content of breaking news and require flexibility this semester.
Pay: $5 per story.
University Graduate & Professional School Reporter
Low wages, lack of housing and poor mental health have been persistent issues in UF’s graduate and professional school student population for years. Forging close sourcing relationships with UF students enrolled in graduate, law or medical school is essential to this role. This reporter will be assigned stories related to this beat by the university editor but should also pitch their own daily and feature story ideas. This reporter will be expected to write an average of two to four stories per week and at least three enterprise stories per semester. A strong commitment to truth and accountability is essential for this role. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
University General Assignment Reporter/News Assistant
These reporters will be the jack-of-all-trades of the university desk. They’ll cover any UF-related breaking news and stories. They’ll be led by the university editor, who will teach them how to quickly write briefs and breaking news. They’ll also learn the basics of reporting in a multimedia age across digital platforms. These reporters will be expected to write daily briefs, two to four stories per week and at least two enterprise stories per semester. Previous contributing writing experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
Student Government Reporter
The student government reporter covers all things related to UF Student Government. This includes the senate, executive branch, supreme court and agencies, like Accent Speakers and Student Government Productions. This reporter will learn the basics of reporting across digital platforms and the ins and outs of the student government, which controls a multi-million-dollar budget. This reporter will be expected to write daily briefs when necessary and two to four stories a week. Previous writing experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
This position will likely require attendance at Tuesday night Student Government Senate meetings.
Pay: $5 per story.
Santa Fe Reporter
These reporters will cover any Santa Fe-related breaking news and stories. They’ll be led by the university editor, who will teach them how to quickly write briefs and breaking news. They’ll also learn the basics of reporting in a multimedia age across digital platforms. These reporters will be expected to write daily briefs, two to five stories per week and at least two enterprise stories per semester. Previous contributing writing experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
Criminal Justice and Breaking News Reporter
This reporter is responsible for covering breaking news and writing about crime on UF’s campus and in the Gainesville community. This reporter will keep up with local breaking news, including serious car crashes that affect traffic and UF Alerts. The crime reporter will learn how to search court records, request arrest reports and contact law enforcement. This reporter is expected to respond quickly to breaking news, remotely attend law enforcement press conferences and update developing stories. The ideal candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, enterprise and compassion when speaking to victims and their families. This reporter is expected to write two to five stories a week and at least three enterprise stories a semester. Previous contributing or staff writing experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
This position will likely have a high content of breaking news and require flexibility.
Pay: $5 per story
City and County Commission Reporter
This reporter will be a watchdog of the Gainesville City Commission and Alachua County Commission. This reporter will be responsible for looking at the agenda for commission meetings and pre-reporting stories that are important to the community. The reporter will attend commission meetings, talk to local leaders and write on deadline. Other general stories pertaining to the growth of the area or its needs will be assigned. A strong commitment to truth and accountability is essential for this role. This reporter is expected to write two to four stories a week and at least three enterprise stories a semester. This reporter must have a flexible Thursday schedule to be able to attend the commission meetings. Previous contributing or staff writing experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
This position will require city/county commission meeting attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Pay: $5 per story.
Metro General Assignment Reporter/News Assistant
This reporter will cover the Gainesville and Alachua County area. They will be responsible for pitching longer-form stories, as well as having the ability to work on breaking news briefs as needed. This reporter needs to have a solid understanding of the ongoing and important happenings in the Alachua County area and the willingness to form relationships with sources to effectively report on these matters. Previous contributing or staff writing experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
K-12 Education Reporter
This reporter will cover the Alachua County school district, board and all topics pertaining to education in North Central Florida. This reporter will cover school board decisions, the impact of state education policies and more. Forming close sourcing relationships with educators, parents and students is essential to this role. It’s important for this reporter to dive deep into this beat and write in-depth enterprise stories about all angles of Alachua County’s education while covering any workshops, meetings, protests, lawsuits and more. This reporter is expected to write two to five stories a week and at least three enterprise stories a semester. Previous contributing writing experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
This position will likely require school board meeting attendance every other Tuesday.
Sports Reporter/Sports Enterprise Reporter
The Alligator sports reporters will follow UF Summer sports teams during the ongoing seasons and offseasons. Reporters will cover breaking news and work on numerous feature-type pieces throughout the semester. Sports reporters will learn how to quickly write briefs and the basics of reporting in a multimedia age across digital platforms. These reporters will be expected to write at least two to three stories per week. Previous journalism experience is strongly preferred but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
Baseball Reporter
The Alligator baseball reporter will follow the UF baseball team for the remainder of the 2026 season. This reporter will cover all games UF baseball participates in, as well as any breaking news stories related to the beat. The baseball reporter is also expected to work on a number of analytical pieces regarding the baseball team throughout the semester. At the conclusion of the baseball season, this staff member will be a sports reporter/sports enterprise reporter. It is preferred, but not mandatory, that this reporter be local in Gainesville throughout the remainder of the season. Previous journalism experience is strongly preferred but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
Softball Reporter
The Alligator softball reporter will follow the UF softball team for the remainder of the 2026 season. This reporter will cover all games UF softball participates in, as well as any breaking news stories related to the beat. The softball reporter is also expected to work on a number of analytical pieces regarding the softball team throughout the semester. At the conclusion of the softball season, this staff member will be a sports reporter/sports enterprise reporter. It is preferred, but not mandatory, that this reporter be local in Gainesville throughout the remainder of the season. Previous journalism experience is strongly preferred but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
Lacrosse Reporter
The Alligator lacrosse reporter will follow the UF lacrosse team for the remainder of the 2026 season. This reporter will cover all games UF lacrosse participates in, as well as any breaking news stories related to the beat. The lacrosse reporter is also expected to work on a number of analytical pieces regarding the lacrosse team throughout the semester. At the conclusion of the lacrosse season, this staff member will be a sports reporter/sports enterprise reporter. It is preferred, but not mandatory, that this reporter be local in Gainesville throughout the remainder of the season. Previous journalism experience is strongly preferred but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
Golf Reporter
The Alligator golf reporter will follow the UF golf team for the remainder of the 2026 season. This reporter will cover all invitationals UF golf participates in, as well as any breaking news stories related to the beat. The golf reporter is also expected to work on a number of analytical pieces regarding the golf team throughout the semester. At the conclusion of the golf season, this staff member will be a sports reporter/sports enterprise reporter. It is preferred, but not mandatory, that this reporter be local in Gainesville throughout the remainder of the season. Previous journalism experience is strongly preferred but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
Tennis Reporter
The Alligator tennis reporter will follow the UF softball team for the remainder of the 2026 season. This reporter will cover all matches UF tennis participates in, as well as any breaking news stories related to the beat. The tennis reporter is also expected to work on a number of analytical pieces regarding the tennis team throughout the semester. At the conclusion of the tennis season, this staff member will be a sports reporter/sports enterprise reporter. It is preferred, but not mandatory, that this reporter be local in Gainesville throughout the remainder of the season. Previous journalism experience is strongly preferred but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
El Caimán Reporter/Translator
We’re looking for someone with experience covering news for the Spanish-speaking community in Gainesville. This reporter will work on original stories for El Caimán and serve the Spanish-speaking community of Gainesville. This reporter should be familiar with the community and the issues that members of the community care about. Additionally, this reporter is responsible for translating stories and visual content from The Alligator’s coverage to El Caimán. Experience in covering news in Spanish is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $3 per translation, $5 per story.
The Avenue Food Reporter
This reporter will cover local restaurant openings and closings, food trends and economic influences on the food industry. They will be led by the Avenue editor, who oversees arts, culture and entertainment. This reporter should be interested in food and its impact on culture, as well as have a keen eye on restaurants across Alachua County. They will be expected to write an average of two to three stories per week and breaking news briefs whenever necessary. Previous reporting experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
The Avenue Music and Performance Reporter
The music reporter is responsible for covering local musicians, concerts and trends within the music industry. They will be led by the Avenue editor, who oversees arts, culture and entertainment. The ideal candidate is immersed in the Gainesville music scene but free from personal conflicts of interest — they should be able to report objectively on local music. This person should also be open to writing music reviews and critiques. They will be expected to write an average of two to three stories per week and breaking news briefs whenever necessary. Previous reporting experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be UF or Santa Fe College students.
Pay: $5 per story.
The Avenue General Assignment Reporter (multiple positions available)
The Avenue is responsible for covering arts and culture across Gainesville. With more creative freedom than traditional daily news writers, The Avenue team should be up to date on all things local entertainment. Here, writers have the opportunity to interview local creatives, write personal essays about collegiate culture, produce Q&As with performing artists, review movies and shows, critique restaurants and much more.
Reporters should have an eye for how arts and culture interacts with the Gainesville community, as well as have a passion for highlighting the individuals behind these movements. Avenue staff will be assigned stories by the Avenue editor but should also pitch their own daily and feature story ideas. Reporters will be expected to write an average of two to three stories per week. Previous reporting experience is preferred but not required. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
Opinions Columnist
As an opinions columnist, writers have an opportunity to share their thoughts in a productive manner through editorial columns regarding a topic of their choosing. Past examples of topics include local politics, food and media, sports, and national and state legislation. No previous reporting experience is needed, but it is preferred. All majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $5 per story.
Multimedia Applications
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Applications are due Monday, April 27, at 11:59 p.m. We recommend you apply well before the deadline.
Photographers (multiple positions)
Photojournalists capture the details stories can’t tell on their own. Through speeches, protests, features, sports and daily events on campus, photographers are on the front lines to preserve the history of the community. Alligator photographers are considered photojournalists and should adhere to journalistic ethics in their work. Photographers are expected to take three to four photo assignments per week that would accompany daily stories, features and investigations. Enterprise photos that aren’t necessarily tied to a specific story are also expected of Alligator photographers. Although a photographer’s priority is to shoot photos, knowing how to shoot and edit video is also recommended. Feel free to provide a portfolio with photojournalistic or creative photos you have taken in the past. Previous visual experience is preferred but not required.
Pay: About $5 per assignment.
Videographer (multiple positions)
The videographer will work with the multimedia editor to determine what stories to cover using video and to come up with their own video story ideas. Videographers are expected to take at least one video a week that would accompany daily stories, features and investigations. Enterprise videos that aren’t necessarily tied to a specific story are also expected of Alligator videographers. The videographer should also be prepared to assist with social media videos, including filming Instagram Reels. Feel free to provide a portfolio with photojournalistic or creative videos you have taken in the past. Previous contributing experience is preferred but not required.
Pay: About $5 per assignment.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator (multiple positions)
The graphic designers will be visual communicators to make it easy and fun for readers to interpret hard-hitting stories. This position is aimed at pushing our digital and online content further. The Alligator is looking for someone who would seize the opportunity to get creative and have their work published. Knowledge of data visualizations, graphics, Adobe programs, coding and an eye for great design are pluses. We’d love someone who can contribute to social media and newsletter illustrations and design. Journalism and communications majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply, especially those with a computer science background.
Pay: About $5 per assignment.
Audio and Podcast Host
The audio and podcast will be in charge of planning and producing at least one weekly episode of an Alligator news podcast to interview reporters, editors, sources and more to give students an in-depth look at how the highlight story of the week was produced. The person serving in this role would also be working in conjunction with the Alligator's Digital Managing Editor. This would provide a different way for students to consume The Alligator’s news on-the-go and contribute to the expansion of our digital products. This producer should be creative, have skills in recording and editing audio via Audition or Audacity, and working with a Spotify or Apple system, as well as have confidence in speaking and hosting. Experience with radio reporting is preferred. Journalism majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: About $5 per episode.
Data Designer (multiple positions)
Data designers work with the multimedia team and data reporter to contribute mobile-first, interactive graphics, such as bar charts, column charts, line charts, and choropleth and locator maps. These graphics will make it easy and fun for readers to interpret difficult-to-understand numbers and trends. Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Datawrapper, Flourish and Tableau are preferred. We are also looking for candidates who can interpret and analyze data using spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets or programming languages like R in order to ensure visual information is being portrayed accurately. Experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript are pluses, along with GIS and mapping skills.
Pay: About $5 per assignment.
Crossword/Game Designer (multiple positions)
The Alligator’s game creators will be forward-thinking creatives who enjoy playing and solving games including crosswords, sudoku and word puzzles like Wordle. The position will work under our multimedia editor to produce consistent puzzle content to go on The Alligator’s website, with some games also going into our weekly print edition. Game designers will be expected to contribute a daily “mini” crossword or puzzle or a weekly full-sized version. Familiarity with Crosshare is a plus, as is web design skills and familiarity with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Journalism and communications majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply, especially those with a computer science background.
Pay: About $7 per week.
Web Developer/Designer (multiple positions)
Web developers and designers will work with the digital managing editor and multimedia team to ensure Alligator.org’s UX/UI is ideal for both desktop and mobile visitors. This staff member may also work with the data designer and reporter to contribute web projects incorporating interactive, searchable tables and maps. Familiarity with HTML, CSS and JavaScript are required, and experience using Bootstrap is preferred. We’re looking for students passionate about data journalism who want to help The Alligator appeal to its readers in a digital-first environment.
Pay: About $7 per week.
Social Media Applications
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Applications are due Monday, April 27, at 11:59 p.m. We recommend you apply well before the deadline.
Social Media Content Creator (multiple positions)
This position is designed to grow The Alligator’s social media presence and audience. The social media manager will work with the engagement managing editor to track social analytics, build campaigns and better understand The Alligator’s audience. The social media content creator will work across platforms like Instagram, X and Facebook. This team will also come up with creative ways to package and deliver Alligator content on social media platforms. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of news, social media strategy and audience engagement. The ideal candidate is creative, innovative and passionate about the future of journalism. Previous experience in creating social media graphics and video content on Canva or Adobe programs is highly recommended. Journalism, advertising, media production, management, and technology, and public relations majors are preferred, but all majors are encouraged to apply.
Pay: About $7 a week.
Copy Desk Applications
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Applications are due Monday, April 27, at 11:59 p.m. We recommend you apply well before the deadline.
Copy Editor (multiple positions available)
An essential component of The Alligator’s coverage, copy editors ensure all stories are factual and accurate. Copy editors are in charge of proofreading stories and print pages to check for factual errors, grammar and AP style. This person should have an eye for detail and be committed to maintaining The Alligator’s accuracy. This person will work on Sunday print nights, along with weeknights to copy edit online content. All majors are encouraged to apply.
Copy editing candidates may be selected to take a short, proctored multiple-choice quiz on common AP style rules before hiring decisions are finalized.
Pay: About $7 a week.
