We have an exciting opportunity at USA TODAY College that we think you might be interested in!   We are starting a Collegiate Correspondent program in which students will have the opportunity to be write and report weekly for USA TODAY College, be mentored by USA TODAY editorial staff and learn other pertinent skills.   Below is some more information on the program. Please pass it on to anyone you think might be interested.

USA TODAY Collegiate Correspondent Program

As a collegiate correspondent, you will be an integral part of USA TODAY College, providing a unique angle on current news events. At the same time, you will hone your skills, write for a large audience, gain experience working on deadline and keeping content relevant.

If you are selected as a USA TODAY Collegiate Correspondent you will be expected to:

– Write one news story a week under a tight deadline for one semester. The semester will begin on August 21, 2011 and end on December 10, 2011
– Respond quickly to communications from USA TODAY College staff
– Stay up to date with current events

In return, USA TODAY College will:

– Provide mentoring by USA TODAY Editorial staff
– Publish your work on usatodaycollege.com for a wide audience
– Pay $350 compensation upon successful completion of the program.
– Ensure your work is considered for publication in USA TODAY and USA TODAY.com

We’re looking for motivated undergraduate reporters (all majors welcome to apply) who will be passionate about bringing smart, engaging stories to our readers. Final selection of correspondents will be made by the USA TODAY Editorial department.  For more information please visit our website: http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3e16737d65047d751473&ls=fdf513797462057975157870&m=ff011671766305&l=fe9815767166057d7c&s=fe361570746c007d751c73&jb=ffcf14&t=

Please contact Kristen Rein (usatcollegeblog@gmail.com) if you have any questions.

Thanks in advance for your assistance,

USA TODAY College Team