The Emory Wheel's Editorial Board Application
Due: Feb. 5

About The Editorial Board:

Typically composed of journalists with wide-ranging areas of expertise, editorial boards serve a vital role for newspapers. The primary role of an editorial board is to research and discuss issues of importance and to write editorials that represent the position of the board, publisher and paper. Editorials differ from op-eds, columns and letters to the editor in that only an editorial represents institutional support, on behalf of the paper, for a stance or idea. Publicly submitted op-eds, columns and letters to the editor represent only the views of the writer.

The Emory Wheel is seeking members for the Editorial Board. Prospective members are encouraged to apply if they desire to seek the truth, have an interest in discussing pressing issues with fellow students and enjoy persuasive writing.

Students of all years, including graduate students, are encouraged to apply to be part of the Wheel’s Editorial Board. Board members are expected to commit six to 10 hours a week to board meetings, where ideas will be debated and discussed. Each member of the Editorial Board will not be expected to handle the writing of each week’s editorials, but will be involved in the reporting and discussion of each. Individual members will write a few editorials each semester.

Lastly, The Wheel values concise writing and trains our staff to do so, especially since many articles have word caps. Use this application to show us this skill (word caps are maximums, getting your point across in fewer words is best)!

Send any questions or concerns you have to our Opinion Editor:
Zach Ball: zach.ball@emory.edu
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Name (First, Last)
What is your Emory email?
What is your phone number?
Graduation Year
School Affiliation (College, Nursing, Business, Graduate School Name)
Major(s)/Minor(s) or Area of Study
What other extracurricular activities are you a part of on campus?
Do you have journalism experience or writing experience? If so, describe.
Please send us a 500-750 word argumentative writing sample or excerpt Google Document, with an editable link. You can use an existing sample from class. Enter the link here.  
What major challenges or issues have you observed about the University or with higher education in general? (1-3 sentences)
The Emory Wheel often writes on political issues, and values a diverse array of ideas and opinions. How would you describe your political leaning? Are there any hot-button issues you are particularly passionate about? (250 word limit)
What is your most controversial opinion? (1 sentence)
Look through the Board's past articles, and pitch an idea for The Editorial Board to write an article on. Write a thesis, three main points, and a call to action. (5 sentences MAX)
Are you a part of the Emory Student Government in any capacity (SGA, College Council, BBA Council, Nursing Council, GSGA) ?  
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Most importantly, why would you like to serve on the Editorial Board? What can you get out of this experience? (250 words max)
If accepted, I will commit six to 10 hours a week to The Editorial Board's meetings, for reporting, brainstorming pitches, contributing to articles and participating in The Wheel's communication and outreach efforts. I will miss no more than three meetings a semester and will notify the section editors a week before an absence if possible.
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