Join The Hoya

Since 1920, The Hoya has served Georgetown University and the Georgetown neighborhood as the university’s newspaper of record. The Hoya provides a community for students regardless of prior experience or writing ability. Although The Hoya is working in a fully virtual environment, we pride ourselves on maintaining and strengthening the community of staffers we have built over the past 100 years.

General Applications

The Hoya’s March writers’ application is now open. Please note that only News, The Guide and Blog are accepting applicants. The application can be found here.

The application will close at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, March 17. All applicants will receive an interview, and you will be notified of your interview time March 18.

Some sections have additional application requirements. If you are applying to Opinion, Copy, Photo, Design or Blog, you can find more information about those requirements under the descriptions of those sections below.

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming admissions events at this time.

Contact Information

Marissa Nissley, director of human resources — [email protected]
Riley Rogerson, editor in chief — [email protected]
Katherine DeMatteo, chair of the board of directors — [email protected]

Have any questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page before you apply.

Entry-Level Editorial Division Positions

News

News staff writers work with desk editors to cover five beats: student life, academics, grad, city and production. Writers cover any and all news and events relevant to the Georgetown University community.  Working in the News section trains you to write critically, concisely and on a deadline, and is a great way to join a tight-knit community.

 
Features
The Features section is The Hoya’s investigative cohort. Features writers focus on long-term reporting projects across a wide variety of Georgetown-related topics. The Features team is the perfect community for self-driven, creative applicants.
 
Features is not currently hiring new members.
 
 
Opinion
Opinion assistants act as the first point of contact between authors and the team of editors in the Opinion section. Assistants provide the first edits on Viewpoint (Op-Ed) submissions, columns and letters to the editor, all while soliciting future content from the Georgetown community. Working in the Opinion section provides an opportunity to develop skills in editing, argumentation and communication.
 
 
If you are applying to Opinion, you will need to complete an editing test following your interview. The purpose of the test is to get a sense of your editing thought process; you are not expected to be an expert.
 
Opinion is not currently hiring new members.
 
 
Sports
The Sports section helps to capture the athletic spirit of Georgetown. Writers will initially be responsible for articles on Georgetown’s athletics programs once teams resume competing. Currently, writers are crafting biweekly columns on specific topics on the sports world outside of Georgetown. 
 
Sports is not currently hiring new members.
 
 
The Guide
Writers for The Guide cover arts and culture at Georgetown and in the greater Washington, D.C. area. You will have opportunities to review films, television shows, albums, performances, exhibitions and restaurants. You can also contribute to larger feature stories about other cultural topics relevant to the Georgetown community.
 
 
Copy
The Copy team upholds the integrity of The Hoya by fact-checking and editing stories for grammar and style. As a copy assistant, you will read through articles to make sure they are factually correct and in accordance with The Hoya’s in-house style guide.
 
 
If you are applying to Copy, you will need to complete an editing test following your interview. The purpose of the editing test is to get a sense of your existing editing ability; you are not expected to be an expert.
 
 
Copy is not currently hiring new members.
 
 
Photo
Photo works to help every article come to life. As a member of the Photo section, you will help source, organize and pair photos with articles from all sections of the paper. 
 
 
If you are applying to Photo, you will need to send a small portfolio of images to display your photography ability and experience. You are neither required nor expected to own professional photography gear or to have any professional photography experience.
 
Photo is not currently hiring new members.
 
 
Design
The Design team is responsible for the visual components of The Hoya. The team ensures that The Hoya’s style, content and advertisements are aesthetically consistent. As a Design assistant, you have the opportunity to collaborate with other sections to transfer ideas into visually appealing designs. You will also create illustrations and infographics to accompany our articles.
 
If you are applying to Design, you have the option to submit a portfolio of your graphic design work or illustrations, but you do not need to. Not submitting a portfolio will not hurt your chances of being accepted to Design. The purpose of the optional portfolio is to allow you to showcase your past graphic design experience.
 
Design is not currently hiring new members.
 
 
Social Media

Social Media staffers work creatively and collaboratively, ensuring The Hoya’s content is shared in an exciting and organized manner on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. As a member of the Social Media team, you have the opportunity to contribute to our TikTok, make graphics and assist with newsletters, in addition to working on new Social Media projects.

Social is not currently hiring new members.

 
 
Blog
Our blog, The Fourth Edition (4E), combines the ~quirky~ with the practical. The section is a great way to write and present information relevant to the Georgetown community in a more informal manner, focusing on anything from satire and comedy to lifestyle and how-to guides.  As a member of the Blog, you’ll be writing articles (gifs encouraged!), getting creative and cracking jokes with the team!
 
If you are applying to Blog, you will be asked to submit a meme or gif that best represents you. The purpose of this submission is for us to get to know your sense of humor and to help you understand the spirit of the Blog.
 
 
 

Entry-Level Publishing Division Positions

Financial Operations

New Financial Operations associates are responsible for the management of the newspaper’s finances and verification of transactions involving The Hoya, as well as selling print and online advertisements to local businesses, providing the funds that allow us to produce the paper. FinOps helps you master your elevator pitch, engage with potential customers and bring The Hoya out into the surrounding community. You will gain insight into the daily operations of the business. This critical component of The Hoya requires attention to detail.

FinOps is not currently hiring new members.

 
Human Resources

As an associate in the Human Resources department, you will manage employee relations, plan social and professional events, and have the opportunity to work on individual projects that better prepare the organization for the future. The Human Resources team helps keep the paper running smoothly from behind the scenes.

HR is not currently hiring new members.

Contributor Applications

Columnist applications for Opinion, The Guide and Sports, and for the editorial board applications for spring 2020 are now closed. 

Opinion

Columnists are among the most recognizable contributors at The Hoya, and their commentary plays an important role in campus dialogue. A successful column approaches a broad topic through the columnist’s unique angle. Past columns have commonly focused on religion, politics or student life, but applicants should not limit themselves to those areas. 

Editorial Board

The editorial board of The Hoya, which consists of three members of the community and three internal staffers, pens one unsigned editorial per week on issues pertinent to the Georgetown community. Members of the editorial board meet at least once a week to discuss potential editorials, then work with the opinion editor to write the editorials.

Sports

The Hoya’s Sports section is looking for columnists who write on their own sports-related theme. The columns are not restricted to discussing Georgetown athletics or collegiate athletics. Columns can range in style and in topic, but a columnist should be able to both entertain and enlighten readers while sharing their own original opinion.

The Guide

The Guide is looking for columnists in the following areas: lifestyle, arts and entertainment, and food and drink. Columnists should offer a unique or different perspective, so please pick an area of interest in which you feel you can make a distinctive contribution. Columns can range in style and in topic, but a columnist should be able to both entertain and enlighten readers while sharing their own original opinion.

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