Since its ambitious establishment, The Aggie Standard has grown from a small circle of eager students to a thriving newspaper featuring four autonomous desks.
No matter your level of journalistic experience, writing proficiency, or career path, we encourage all prospective writers and editors to submit an application. New contributors can expect to receive intensive training in writing methodology, rhetoric, and journalism while gaining real-world media experience.
The Aggie Standard is empowered by students who are committed to protecting Aggie values, improving their community, and providing a voice for the issues that interest them.
Career FAQs:
Will I be paid for my work?
Yes, all permanent contributors at The Aggie Standard are compensated for their work at a negotiable rate. Writer salaries can range from $25 - $50 per article while photojournalists can earn up to $75 per project, depending on experience and demand.
How many hours will I work per week?
At The Aggie Standard, we encourage our contributors to adopt a schedule that works for them. Instead of mandating work schedules, we allow writers and photojournalists to complete assignments at their own pace. Please consider that all work must submitted by predetermined deadlines and that weekly in-person meetings are required.
How do I apply for a position?
Please find the "Apply" button at the bottom of this page; you will be directed to an application portal. After submitting all necessary documents and carefully answering our preliminary questionnaire, an Aggie Standard Staff Member will notify you of your decision via provided contact information. Reviewing applications may take up to 2 weeks.
Our Desks:
The Aggie Standard operates in several domains of journalism and employs a diverse ensemble of specialized teams to produce timely, quality content. Regardless of your individual talents and passions, you will more than likely find an appealing community within one of our principal desks.
News Desk
News Desk covers campus, city, state, and world news as well as targeted investigative journalism. If you work well in fast-paced, fluid environments and can deploy rapidly to cover news across campus and the College Station/Bryan area, this desk is best for you.
Opinion Desk
Opinion Desk features regular columns, occasional editorials, and op-eds that inspire discourse and promote diversity of thought. If you can debate well and appreciate the art of persuasion, this desk is best for you.
Lifestyle Desk
Lifestyle Desk incorporates multiple topics related to daily life including faith, finance, health, and culture. If you are well-informed on any of these subjects or enjoy offering valuable advice, this desk is best for you.
Graphics Desk
Graphics Desk serves the vital role of producing illustrations, digital art, photographs, and video footage which complement each post or article. If you are exceptionally creative and aesthetically inclined, this desk is best for you.
Editors & Administrators
The leadership that manages each desk and the work that happens between desks is of critical importance. Beyond weekly tasks and strategic direction, editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity of our high standards at The Aggie Standard. Other supplemental roles (proofreader, social media manager, website supervisor) are also available.