Journalism Applications ONLY

*Application due date to be decided*

The Seminole Times is now accepting staff applications for the 2025-2026 school year! All journalism students in Ms. Casale’s class can submit their application through this page.

Newspaper is a great way to see SHS in a whole new way, meet important people, express and publish your creativity, and even spice up your college applications, but you must be willing to work for it! Newspaper is more of a job than a class. You will receive on-the-job training to generate a product. Producing the newspaper requires a number of jobs to be done; most importantly, it requires a desire to work hard to produce material that the staff and school can be proud of.

Any Questions? Contact us via Instagram DM @theseminoletimes

Requirements for applications:

•  3.0 or higher GPA
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to fundraise

How to apply:

• Fill out the Form below
  • Attach the Supplementary Material as files in the given form
    • The Supplementary Material is additional resources that allow us to review your expertise and ability in the position you apply for.
• Parent and Student Acknowledgment Form
  • Review the acknowledgment form before applying

Available positions:

Reporter

Job Description: You will write 4 articles every month for our print and online publications. You will be responsible for completing all the necessary research and interviews.

Supplementary Material:

For this position, you have two options for material. Your choice will have no effect on our review of your application.

Option 1: Attach an informal or formal piece of writing from your English class. Proofread for grammar and make sure it’s to your liking before you attach it!

Option 2: Attach a typed news story about a club you are in, a sporting event you attended, or an event that has taken place at Seminole High School this year. This article must be written in the third person and past tense. Apply all basic rules of grammar and make sure your article is 600–800 words. Use vivid but concise descriptive language and sensory details.

Hint: model a story from a newspaper or magazine feature article, with special attention to structure and form. Write about something you are passionate about and let your voice shine!

Photographer/Designer

Job Description: You will take 4-5 article photos each month, create social media graphics, and photograph monthly galleries of school events, including football games, performances, etc. You will also be responsible for designing and creating layouts for our print publications.

Option 1: Create a photo collage composed of your favorite images you have taken. Be creative and use a professional camera if possible.

Option 2:  Create a social media graphic on an upcoming community or athletic event. Be sure to display the three W’s (what, where, when) and to create something visually appealing.

Please reach out with any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!