Southeastern Louisiana University

Employment with Student Publications

Are you looking to earn money while learning valuable skills? Need an on-campus job that is not only fun but also a great resume builder? Then Student Publications is the place for you!

Students wishing to join the staff of Student Publications, The Lion's Roar newspaper, and/or the Le Souvenir yearbook should apply in person at our offices located in room 211A on the second floor of the Student Union.

Although some experience is preferred, it is not required to join the staff. Students may join the staff regardless of their major or area of study. Journalism or communication courses are strongly recommended and would be helpful to the student, but are not required for employment.

Both The Lion's Roar and Le Souvenir are student-run publications with students in leadership roles directing and managing the day-to-day activities of the publications.

All applicants should apply in person during regular office hours. 

Students should print out, complete and bring the following form with them when applying to the staff:

Employment Application (downloadable PDF)

Staff Positions are paid campus jobs with the ability to earn up to 20 hours per week.

Just looking for experience but already have a job? Non-paid positions as staff contributors are also available.

The office of Student Publications routinely hires students for the following positions:

Office worker/student worker (limited number of positions)

Writer/reporter (all areas, news, A&E, sports, etc.)

Photographer

Graphic design/layout artist

Web design

Copy/proof reader

Contributors (non-paid positions)

Staff members are expected to attend at least one weekly meeting where they are assigned tasks for the upcoming week. Individuals joining the staff in paid positions are considered student workers and must fill out the appropriate university paperwork. Students have the ability to earn up to 20 hours per week, although individual hours for each student may vary depending on their schedule, job position and availability of assignments.