Newspeak currently has the following positions are open:
Technical Consultant. The person who takes this would be responsible for getting our computers efficient and keeping them this way. Would also be responsible for suggesting new equipment which would improve our operations.
World Wide Web Journalist. By far the most exciting opportunity. The Web Journalist would be responsible for making Newspeak's Web presence (which is already one of the nicest, if not the nicest, college paper on the Web) even more remarkable. Ideas include adding soundbites and video clips to our Web pages. We would also like to do daily updates to our page, thereby keeping people up-to-date on events during the week. The Web Journalist would be responsible for maintaining these as well.
Police Correspondent. We would like a writer whose main purpose would be to correspond with the WPI Police Department. When something happens on campus and we want to know, the Police Correspondent can see what they can find out from the police. Maybe the Police Correspondent could do a feature in which he/she follows a police officer all day... Cops in Newspeak!
City Writer. As bland a city as most people think Worcester is, it's really not that bad! We'd like someone to cover major events that happen around the city.
Local Entertainment Writer. Besides news that goes on in the city, Worcester has a lot of culture and entertainment to offer. The Local Entertainment Writer would check out places around the area, like the Kaleidoscope or the Espresso Bar, or even the Worcester Art Museum or the Worcester Aud, to see what's happening and report on it (or report on events before they happen, which is often more beneficial since people can go to the events if they know about them ahead of time!). We often get free admission or invites to such places as the Worcester Foothill Theatre, so we might as well put them to use!
Headline and Caption Editor. This person would be responsible for creating captivating and informative headlines and captions. This would require time on Saturdays, when we figure out what articles and pictures will be in the paper, or Sundays, when we do layout; either day for about an hour. Let your creativity run rampant!
Consortium Correspondent. We would like to have more communication with our fellow journalists at other schools in the Worcester Consortium. Responsibilities would include contacting other Consortium schools and seeing what important events are happening there, and reporting them in Newspeak.
Business Manager. Responsible for keeping track of all of the Newspeak funds (embezzlers need not apply). This position also involves billing advertisers and depositing checks as they come in. A great opportunity if you are a business or management student.