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“Colonnades,” ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Art and Literary Journal, is currently looking for staff members.

“Colonnades” publishes the best student fiction, poetry, nonfiction and art. The 2009-10 edition, “Public Spaces,” won a national Magazine Pacemaker award from the Associated Collegiate Press, and the current issue, “The Physics of Want,” has been named a Magazine Pacemaker finalist again. (Pacemaker winners will be awarded in Orlando, Fla., at the end of October.)

Positions available include:

Literature Editor

• Responsible for organizing the fiction, poetry and nonfiction editors.
• Responsible for reading all the submissions
• Serve as an intermediary between the sections and the editor-in-chief.
• Applicant must have taken at least two intermediate level courses in fiction, poetry and nonfiction.
• This position requires leadership and dedication.

Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction Editors

• Responsible for reading all entries in their specific genre and decide on which pieces make the cut.
• Applicants must have taken the intermediate level course associated with their genre.

Art Editor

• Responsible for selecting which art pieces make the cut.
• Applicants should have some intermediate level classes in the visual arts.
• Keen and critical eye for selecting good work.

The Design Editor

• Responsible for the layout and overall design of the print copy of “Colonnades.”
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, as well as experience in producing high quality design work. 
• Design Editor hopefuls are strongly encouraged to submit a portfolio and/or produce a mockup to illustrate his or her vision and talent.

The Web Editor 

• A new position created to help establish “Colonnades’” web presence. 
• Responsible for creating two main websites for the magazine (one for the fall and one for the spring) at  . 
• Maintain the year-round WordPress account, on which content will be posted on a rolling basis. 
• Web Editor must have experience with Dreamweaver and Photoshop.

If you are interested in applying for any one of these positions, please provide:

1. A letter of intent indicating what your specific talent and experience is in the given area.
2. Any applicable classes you have taken, and experience in other organizations or relevant extra-curriculars.
3. What your vision for the position would be. 

Applications should be emailed to Cody Greene at cgreene6@elon.edu by Oct. 14, and interviews will take place the following week.