Do you enjoy writing? Have you ever dreamt about writing for your favourite magazine, the Straits Times, ESPN or even Reuters? Looking for a chance to exercise these passions?
Well, look no further.
KE PRESS is here to provide you with THE opportunity to pursue this dream! We are now opening applications for KE Press for academic year 12/13 for both writers and editors. We look to existing members of KE media/pressas well as new, interested individuals to become a part of our team. If you are currently an existing writer/editor under KE Press, please also apply again.
Why you should join KE Press
- Challenges excite you; yes we are referring to 2-day even 24-Hour deadlines during the IHG period
- You live and breathe Microsoft Word
- For writers, you wouldn’t mind getting nagged at by your editors, when you don’t meetyour deadlines
- For editors, you are an absolute grammar Nazi and feel no in hesitation chasing down your writers for articles
- Articles are an avenue for you to show support for your friends in sports/CCAs in a uniquely different way
- Commitment is your philosophy; you are a responsible and independent worker
- You want the satisfaction of recognition for your opinions
- Most importantly, you want to be the eyes, ears and voice of our beloved hall, KEVII.
If you answered YES! to most of the questions above, then, KE PRESS wants you!
What if I’m not sure if I can write?
Don’t worry! We know that writing is and can be a challenge to many. We are looking for commitment, not ability. If you have a passion for writing or want to refine your skills, we would love to have you as part of our team (:
What positions are there in KE Press?
- English writer
- Chinese writer
- English editor
- Chinese editor
- Ad-hoc English and Chinese writers
What is my jobscope as an editor or writer?
Editors (for an academic year)
- Delegation of work to your writers
- Upload of articles onto the hall blog
- Organisation and maintenance of the hall blog
- Editing articles, and giving constructive feedback to your writers to help them improve their writing
- Ad-hoc articles and interviews
- Several sports articles for IHG
- Creative intiative
- Yearbook collation
English and Chinese writers (for an academic year)**
- 4-5 articles related to hall events
- Free and easy lifestyle articles, e.g. interviews, weekly columns
- Ad-hoc interviews with selected residents
- Approximately 4 sports articles for IHG
- Creative initiative
**A note for ad-hoc writers: If you would like to apply as an ad-hoc writer, we welcome you to do so. As an ad hoc writer, you can choose to write lifestyle articles during your own time, own target. You may also have to back up writers to cover some events, in the case that the writer is unable to attend his/her delegated hall event.
How do I apply?
- Sign up or simply express your interest for KE Press as an editor or writer at the following link:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dERidW9Sc215c0NWWFdIbnBQX3pWR0E6MQ
- Do also remember to come down to our booth during the CCA fair to book your preferred interview date and time
- We will be holding interviews most likely in the week after CCA fair. Don’t stress! It will be an informal 5-10 minutes sit-down session.
- If you have any queries, do feel free to email either me or Zachary (Press Vice Head) at yeap.celine@gmail.com and zacharylow@hotmail.com
Express yourself, join KE Press! (:
Regards,
Celine and Zachary
Heads, KE Press 12/13