The Aumnibus, Auburn Montgomery’s student newspaper, is seeking an editor in chief as well as additional reporters for the 2008-09 school year. If you are interested, contact Jeff Melton via e-mail (jmelton@aum.edu) by June 30 for information about the position.

Published weekly, the Aumnibus gives students a voice on issues important to them and to the campus. It also provides students interested in pursuing a career in journalism or related fields an opportunity to hone their skills. Because AUM draws students from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, the paper aims to provide coverage on a highly diverse set of topics.

Qualifications for Applicants

1. Student of any class standing in any major.
    
2. Enrolled full- or part-time for every semester of service.
    
3. Maintains a 2.0 average every semester of service and submits proof to the advisor for each semester. Submits a complete transcript with application.
    
4. Has taken (or will take during his or her term) COMM 2743, Reporting (for which ENGL 1020 is a prerequisite) or the equivalent; it is ideal for the applicant to have taken journalism courses above this level.
    
5. The board will give preference to those candidates who have experience with the Aumnibus, but such experience is not required.

Terms of Office

Appointments by the Board of Publications are usually for a one-year term, to begin for the Aumnibus in the summer (June 1) and to end the following spring (May 30), but the term may begin August 1 for a nine-month term. The Board will clarify the term during the interview and hiring process.