NONE of these jobs take much of your time. We do need the help in these areas, and many of you are already providing assistance in some form or another. Our intent is to have a record of who can do what, so that when something comes up we will have a phone list, or email list of who has that ability.
Please email to express your interest in these openings, especially west mall distribution during lunch hours. Our goal is to change peoples minds and to support those who already are on our side. We can not do our job if we can't get copies INTO THE HANDS of others. (especially new readers)
This person needs a working knowledge of Adobe GoLive or some other design software -or- someone that knows how to use a computer. The software is easy and likely won't require major updating, simple template based work added the articles to the website, and perhaps doing updates such as breaking news. This really shouldn't take too much of your precious time, trust me.
Requirements are a working knowledge of QUARK, OR the ability to learn. We provide the templates, and Robert and Fonzie's personal help through the whole process.
Of course, since we're a publication, we actually need ARTICLES! If you're willing to write, but don't know what to write about, email us. We can work with your interests, so when we have article ideas they can offer them to you. If you don't want to write, or think your writing sucks (which is probably really doesn't) then be a researcher, providing information and muck-raking to others. Writers, we got some good advice at our last editors conference from Dr Ridgely, director of the CN. "There is no good writing, there is only good re-writing." Which means, write a first draft, even if it is disjointed. JUST GET words on paper. Keep in mind that you can and will change them later. Re-write it. Then send it to me. I may re-write it. I might send it back.
If you can man the "Contumacy" table on the west mall, we need you! This job is one of the most important within the organization - you are the man on the ground! Requirements are the ability to speak english, and have the use of your opposeable thumbs. You can either pass issues out hand to hand, or set up a table and gather email addresses (and pass out issues) Passing out hand to hand does not require the table or the banner, but it's nice to have. SO, you could even just throw a half stack into your bag before leaving home, and pass them out when you have a break.
Email Todd Willis and he'll tell you how to get ahold of new copies. Also, if you can distribute in other cool places, that helps. (like coffee shops)
If anyone is a photoshop wiz, you'd be super helpful, photoshop (5.0 or higher)
If you can take some of the drawing strain off Ray, or if you can provide Ray with drawing ideas, or if you can do stuff in photoshop, etc, then you could also be very helpful. (see photoshop guru) We want to include more photo-based graphics in addition to our cartoons. We need one who can FIND and utilize images. While surfing the net, and you come across good images, or clip art, etc, WE NEED IT.
If you have a digital camera and can help us with pictures every now and again, we need you! Everyone should carry a digital camera to catch the antics of the left and University life as it happens.
Firingline writer:
You all already have this job. Write firinglines whenever something pisses you off. Respond to idiots who write in. DO NOT just say "screw you, you are dumb" but write a reasoned response. Or write a funny response. If you can't think of either of those, just write any response! Put the tag, "joe smith, Contumacy contributor" on them to identify you as a rabble rousing american. We need to counter the one sided editorializing that goes on at the Daily Texan opinion page, and one fabulous way is by providing conservative firinglines.
Undercover Agent: If you are interested in becoming a Contumacy "Four Phase Man", email the editor. This position is double-super-secret.
Bartender, party thrower, bodyguard, sharpshooter, driver, brewmaster, fashion designer, harem members, rabble rousers, and someone to help nathan get those last few bullets in to the clip. Requirements for the latter are the ability to whoop ass on The Rock.
Of course, please express interest in all the jobs that you have time for.
Please email the editor at contumacyeditor@hotmail.com