So you want to join La Voz?
There are six ways to become involved with La Voz:
1. JOIN THE EDITORIAL STAFF AS A REPORTER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND/OR ARTIST (3 units of credit)
-Become a reporter, photographer or graphic artist by enrolling in JOUR 61 (no journalism experience required).
-Attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5 p.m.
-Meet class requirements including weekly submissions to La Voz.
2. APPLY TO BE AN EDITOR (3 units of credit)
-Apply for an editor position by writing to the Adviser at grobman@fhda.edu to inquire about openings and send in an application. (The application should consist of an up-to-300 word letter detailing your experience and interests in the position.)
-If you are hired, enroll in JOUR 61, attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5 p.m., and work in the newsroom on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
-Meet class and editor position requirements.
3. FREELANCE FOR CREDIT (1 unit credit & permission to use lab/newsroom)
-Sign up for JOUR 62
-Fill out a contract with the Freelance Adviser, Cecilia Deck, in L-41
-If you are a reporter/writer, email the La Voz Adviser, Beth Grobman at grobman@fhda.edu, and ask to be added to the list of those who can submit stories online and to the La Voz listserv.
-If you are a photographer, artist or cartoonist, submit entries directly to the appropriate editor.
-If you have an area of interest (sports, entertainment, news, etc.) introduce yourself to the section editor in that area.
4. FREELANCE FOR NO CREDIT (no credit & no lab/newsroom/equipment use)
-Contact the managing editor to let him or her know of your availability.
-Review past issues of La Voz (available online at: http://lavozdeanza.com) to review the type of work that La Voz publishes.
-Submit stories and photographs to lavoz@fhda.edu or to the Editor-in-Chief at L-41.
-If you have an area of interest (sports, entertainment, news, etc.) introduce yourself to the section editor of that area.
5. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OR A GUEST PERSPECTIVE
-Submit a letter of up to 300 words, or a "guest perspective" to the editor in chief at http://www.lavozdeanza.com/home/lettertotheeditor/. Please include your full name, affilation or title (e.g., De Anza student, community member, etc.), and telephone and email contact information.
6. JOIN THE BUSINESS STAFF
-Sell or design ads, work in circulation or the front office by enrolling in JOUR 63.
-Meet with the Business Manager, Reza Kazempour, in L-41
-Fill out a contract with the Freelance Adviser, Cecilia Deck, in L-41
NOTE: Contributing to La Voz does not guarantee publication.
