- Develop your portfolio by getting published
- Hone your craft through our editing process
- Gain hands-on experience in news media
- Make an impact in the city and beyond through your work
The Griff helps you build pieces for your portfolio through our monthly magazine and online platforms. By contributing, you can expand your network through reporting, interviews, and monthly meetups.
We’ll energetically promote your work after it’s published to help you get as many eyes on it as possible!
How to Get Started
Just fill out this form and sign up to our Discord server.
If you have questions about contributing, email the Coordinating Editor, Nour Salhi, at coordinating@.
Where and When Can You Find Us?
The Griff office is located in the SAMU building on the third floor near the elevators. Email any editor to set up a meeting.
Find contact information for each editor on our contact page.
We host weekly contributor meetings every Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Students’ Council chambers (third floor, SAMU building). Editors bring pitches every week, and contributors are encouraged to bring their own ideas.
Do I Need Experience?
No experience required! All you need is curiosity and a conviction to pursue the truth. Contributors should be ambitious and energetic in their work.
What Skills Do I Need?
Writing is a big part of what we do, but we also welcome skills in photography, illustration, and videography.
- Illustrators: We love comics and creative art for stories.
- Videographers: Pitch your documentaries and visual stories.
- Photographers: Get involved in news assignments and creative photo essays.
Expectations
All students are welcome to contribute. Our editors guide you through the process and help your work shine. We maintain ethical and accurate coverage through thorough fact-checking.
- Communication with team: No ghosting, keep us updated, be nice
- Effort and quality/self-editing: Don’t phone it in, represent yourself, read your work before submitting
- Research package: Establish informed consent, keep source contact info, package articles/interviews
- Respect/professionalism: Maintain respectful relationships, have fun, consider others’ needs
- Code of conduct/ethics and standards: Read and follow them
- Timeliness: Deadlines keep us accountable
See our full expectations in our code of conduct and ethics and standards documents.
Process and Resources
If you’re looking to contribute, please read and use these resources during pitching, writing, editing, and publishing:
- From Pitch to Publishing
- The Griff Code of Conduct
- The Griff Ethics and Standards
- The Griff In-House Fact-Checking Guide
- Informed Consent Guide
- The Griff’s Publishing Process
- Article Writing and Visual Guides
Rights and Responsibilities
You own all your work and copyright. We ask to publish your article first for one week. Other work (photos, art, etc.) is owned by the Griff or its creator and not available for personal use unless permission is given.
We’ll promote your work after it’s published to help you reach a wider audience!
How to Get a Job with The Griff
Each year, we list all editorial positions for hiring. Positions are usually posted by March, with interviews shortly after. Watch our social media for updates.