The Shield

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The Shield has many opportunities for USI students to work and gain professional training and experience in reporting, photography, videography, selling, accounting, marketing and graphic design.
To apply for any Shield position, obtain an application form from the faculty adviser at [email protected].


Shield Staff application

Editorial staff positions include writers, photographers, videographers, copy editors, graphic designers, editors and managing editor

Business staff positions include a sales and marketing supervisor, sales consultants and a business manager.

Social media staff positions include a Facebook/Twitter content creator, Instagram content creator, assistant creators and social media manager.


Editor-in-chief application
Due by 11:59 p.m. the Friday after USI’s Spring Break every year.
The editor-in-chief is responsible for the overall content of the newspaper and is appointed each year by the USI Student Publications Committee.

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