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Prospective reporters and photographers are always welcome at our weekly staff meetings, held on Wednesdays at our Spring Street office. Staff members begin gathering at 6:30 p.m. to critique the latest issue of the Record over slices of pizza, and then break into sections at 7 p.m. to take assignments. Whether your interest lies in news, opinions, features, arts, sports or photography, there are always opportunities for students looking to get involved. No prior experience with newspapers is expected or required.

Students begin as contributing writers and photographers, and are promoted to staff after completing three assignments. Before that promotion, writers are required to submit their articles in person at the Record office in order to walk through the story with an editor.

Writers and photographers who prove their mettle and contribute outstanding work to the paper may be asked to become senior writers and photographers. Students in this position are expected to write or shoot for the Record on a regular basis and take on challenging assignments.

Editorships at the Record change over in January, when a new board takes the reins. Executive board members, including the editor in chief, managing editor(s) and executive editors, are selected by the incoming editor in chief. Applications for section editor positions (news, opinions, features, arts, sports, photo and online) are due toward the end of the fall semester. Prior experience writing or shooting for the Record is strongly encouraged, but not required.

The business staff hires students to work for an hourly wage on a need-basis. When positions are vacated, often at the end of semesters, the business manager advertises the openings and collects applications. If you would like to be made aware when openings arise, please e-mail business@williamsrecord.com and ask to be placed on our list.