College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

Join Our Team!

 Please contact Jim Fuller with questions.


Staff Writer

$12/hour

As one of our staff writers, you’ll be responsible for covering COD and other local events/topics that relate to our readers.

Apply. The formal application you’ll apply for is “Courier Student Newspaper Editor,” please mention on your application that you’re applying for Staff Writer.

 

Photographer

$12/hour

As one of the Photographers on staff, you’ll be responsible for taking and editing photos at events to supplement an article. Enrollment in a photography program or degree at COD is recommended, but not required.

Apply. The formal application you’ll apply for is “Courier Student Newspaper Editor,” please mention on your application that you’re applying for Photographer.

 

Social Media Specialist

$12/hour

As the Social Media Specialist, you’ll be responsible for creating and publishing content on all social media platforms. Enrollment in the Digital & Social Media Marketing Certificate program or previous experience recommended, but not required.

Apply. The formal application you’ll apply for is “Courier Student Newspaper Editor,” please mention on your application that you’re applying for Social Media Specialist.

 

Graphic Designer

$12/hour

As the Graphic Designer on staff, you’ll be responsible designing the weekly print edition. Enrollment in a graphic design program or degree at COD or previous experience recommended, but not required. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign is required for this position. 

Apply. The formal application you’ll apply for is “Courier Student Newspaper Editor,” please mention on your application that you’re applying for Graphic Designer.

 

Student Worker Eligibility

College of DuPage requires student workers to meet the following:

  • Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at College of DuPage for Fall/Spring semester; or 1 credit hour for Summer semester.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. If a first semester student, GPA requirement is waived.
  • If a Student qualifies for Federal Work Study, the Student will be hired as a Federal Work Study employee to utilize these funds.