Schuyler Burke

Since 1900, The Daily Texan has been at the center of UT. We have had the privilege of reporting on breaking news, holding those in power accountable and being the voice for our University community — all with the help of students just like you. 

We have a semesterly staff of over 300 individuals, 15 unique departments and a reputation as the most award-winning college newspaper in the nation. This publication has a history of doing phenomenal work, but our legacy doesn’t mean we’re done. 

At The Daily Texan, our mission is to serve this campus better every day. As our work and the community continues to evolve, we know change begins inside our newsroom with the voices we amplify. Every student on our campus has the right to see themselves reflected in our work. 

That starts with you.

You don’t have to have your eyes on a Pulitzer to join the Texan (though 26 former staffers have gone on to win one). There is no journalism experience required. Whatever your skill set or interests may be, you belong in our newsroom.

For those of you who are driven by the chance to bring about change, join my opinion team as a columnist or illustrator. There will be a wide variety of individuals driven by the opportunity to improve UT and to advocate for their communities.

Keeping the campus informed is an essential function of our paper. So, if breaking news gives you an adrenaline rush, our News department will give you the chance to keep your fellow Longhorns informed. Or are you more interested in investigative journalism and working on long-form news stories? The Projects department may be the perfect fit.

If film, literature and music are your life, or you are interested in writing feature stories on community members, the Life and Arts department will allow you to write about your more artsy interests. 

Reporting from the sidelines. Covering all things Texas Athletics. Getting up close and personal with Texas athletes. Consider applying to our Sports department if you’re up for any of these tasks.

If you can’t let a stray comma slip past, have sharp research skills and a devotion to AP Style, join the Copy department and find out why it’s known as the backbone of our paper.

News is now more digital than ever, and we have five multimedia departments to prove it. If your hand feels empty without a camera inside it, consider applying for our Photo department to hone your photography skills and capture important moments from behind a lens. Interested in exploring new digital storytelling methods? Our Video and Audio departments will help you train your journalistic eyes and ears. 

The Newsletter and Social Media departments are for individuals interested in helping connect the work we do to the UT community every single day. For those passionate about making our work accessible to Spanish-speakers, our translation department, Texan en Español, is waiting for your application.

We have a more creative side too. Put your illustration abilities to use by producing comic strips for our Comics department. If you have a designer’s eye and are interested in producing flipbook spreads and other graphic elements to go alongside stories, our design team is right for you.

Making our newsroom a welcoming place to be and our content as respectful as possible is the primary role of our Advocacy & Belonging department. Their team is fitting for anyone passionate about ensuring balanced and fair coverage.

There is a place for you at The Daily Texan, regardless of your background or your experience level. As editor-in-chief, I want our newsroom to be a place where every student is welcome. Apply for the Texan this fall. If you have any questions, check out our application guide or email me at [email protected]. If you can’t apply, then sign up for our daily newsletter, follow our work on social media or send us feedback on how we can improve.

This newsroom must be more than a reflection of UT. Be part of the force that shapes it.

Henningsen is an English and advertising senior from Austin, Texas. She is the editor-in-chief.