Staff

Leslie Denton - Community News Editor

Lee Anne Rutherford - Writer

Kaylee Johnson - Theatre/Photo Editor

Amanda Sowards - Media Editor

Lizzle Davis - Writer

Erin Kidd - Writer

Jen Trout - Writer

Justin Weller - Writer

Kahla Jenkins - Writer

Bronwen Gainsford - Sports Editor

Amanda Drake - Writer

Cyndi Allison Wittum - Advisor

• Aly Halter, Editor
• Brandon Coble, Business Manager
• Kaylee Johnson, Photo Editor
• Amanda Sowards, New Media Editor
• Leslie Denton, Community News Editor
• Lee Ann Rutherford, Theater Editor
• Jen Trout, Writer
• Justin Weller, Writer
• Travis McSweeney, Writer
• Lizzle Davis, Writer
• Erin Kidd, Writer
• Amanda Drake, Writer
• Kahla Jenkins, Writer
• Lori Hamrick, Writer
• Beverly Maurice, Writer
• Cyndi Allison Wittum, Advisor

Advisor — The advisor is ultimately responsible for the newspaper on campus (and handles any problems which may come up). Students must work with advisor in all matters related to the Pioneer. Advisor assigns grades in the class as outlined in the Introduction section.

Managing Editor — The Managing Editor coordinates all student activity related to the newspaper. Typically, the Editor will oversee meetings, story selections, assignments, photo needs, lay out and final copy. Editor will work with incoming students to ensure that everyone understands duties and meets class requirements (with assistance from advisor as needed).

Assistant Editor— Assistant Editor should be a continuing student interested in editing. Assistant will work with Editor and learn how to oversee and put together the newspaper. Generally, the Assistant will move up to the Editor slot when the position is available.

Advertising Manager — Advertising Manger will coordinate all ads sales (staff members should check in with AM when making ad pitches). AM will make sure Editor knows which ads will run in which editions and at what size. AM will also be responsible for record keeping, billing, and getting copies of the paper to clients. When graphic work is needed, AM will work with advisor and other staff members to ensure that ads meet specifications of advertiser. Ads must be cleared through Dean Scarvey by the AM prior to print.

Photography Director — Photography Director will work with Editor on photos needed for stories assigned. Photos may be borrowed on campus or assigned to students with cameras. The Pioneer has one camera available for check out. The Pioneer camera works better for out door shots. We hope to add a digital camera in the near future which can also be checked out to staff members.

Sports Editor — Sports Editor will cover and/or assign stories dealing with Sports on Campus. Also responsible for lay out. Generally two pages in this area per edition (with space for ads as needed). Need to work with the athletic department especially in the area of photos including returning borrowed photos.

Entertainment Editor— The Entertainment Editor will keep track of activities on campus and report on activities related to theater, choir, and general campus activities. Also, activites of interest in the community (movies, theater, readings, travel). Articles can be assigned to general reporters and photos to class members with cameras. The EE will work on the lay out for the Entertainment Page (or coordinate with other students on this page).

Writer — All students should be writing some copy for the paper. Students not holding title positions should carry a heavier writing load than those involved in mechanics, photography, web page etc.

Photographer — Students with cameras are encouraged to help with getting photos for the Pioneer. Shots should be high quality with strong contrast. We need more “people” and “action” pictures. One camera is available for check out. The camera which is point and shoot works better for outdoor pictures. We should have a digital camera sometimes soon which will also be available for check out.

Proofreader — This may not sound like an exciting position, but it is critical. We need someone to go over the paper word by word and make sure that we turn in clean copy. This is the last stage before the paper goes to press. A strong POLISH person is very important.

OTHER SLOTS NEEDED:
Columnist — Columnist will work on one column per edition dealing with campus or college related issues. This piece should be in first person. We need a head shot (picture of your face) to run with the column.