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Join The Wire Leadership Team

The Whitman Wire is currently hiring for three executive positions for the Spring 2026 semester. We are seeking dedicated individuals to lead our staff and uphold the legacy of Whitman’s independent student voice.

Positions Available:

• Editor-in-Chief

• Managing Editor

• Publisher

Application Process To apply, please click the job titles above for specific instructions and application links. All leadership positions are paid per hour.

Deadline: Please email your application by Friday, April 24th to [email protected].

About the Roles:

Editor-in-Chief: The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for all written content and the paper’s general vision. This role involves managing the Editorial Board, providing feedback on all articles, and maintaining professional relationships with College administrators and the advisory board.

Managing Editor: The Managing Editor serves as the organizational lead for the production cycle. Key duties include setting and enforcing deadlines, coordinating communication between all staff sections, managing the weekly newsletter, and overseeing the day-to-day workflow from draft to print.

Publisher: The Publisher oversees the business, production, and technological side of the paper. This includes managing the budget, coordinating with the Union-Bulletin for printing, supervising the graphics and web teams, and ensuring the long-term financial health of the publication.

Note on Staff Positions: We are currently only hiring for the executive roles listed above. Applications for staff writers, photographers, and section editors are closed at this time.

Questions? Contact Eddie Buchko or Garrett Schreiber at [email protected].

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