To the young journalist entering college: don’t be fearful of your new surroundings–you are not alone. UTEP Student Media and Publications is here for you. Whether you have a background in reporting, photography, yearbook experience or no experience, if you want to step foot into the world of media, The Prospector and Minero Magazine are a chance to continue or start your journey into the world of journalism.

Student Media and Publications houses two publications. The Prospector is a standard newsroom producing a monthly newspaper, web content, social media, multimedia and more. Our sister publication, Minero Magazine, is a bilingual, semester based published magazine where reporters and photographers write and take photos for a specific theme and or idea. Both publications are great outlets that produce amazing content and share stories that students may be unaware of.

Now you may be wondering, ‘Who creates these papers or magazines?’ Well, it’s us. We are a student-led publication which means students work together in different positions to create these wonderful sources of content and information. We have a director, adviser and other staff that are working through UTEP to help us students be successful and create physical media.

So, what do you need in order to be a part of our team? The qualifications include being a full-time student with a GPA of 2.5 and above. Having work examples such as your writing, photography and videography are helpful but not mandatory.  Students of any major can work with us as well. Many young journalists come in not knowing where to start or not having any experience.

That is why we exist–to help you receive the experience you need to gain as a journalist.

If you are shy, afraid or consider yourself awkward, that does not mean Student Media and Publications is not for you. We understand that everyone is different, and applicants may have a variety of backgrounds, but maybe one day, you will be the editor-in-chief running either publication.

If reporting, photography, videography, social media or anything in the realm of media is your passion, come down and check us out at Student Media and Publications. My team and I are excited to see you be a part of our staff. For more information, you may check us out on Instagram @utep_prospector or @utepminero. To apply, you must fill out an application on MineTracker or simply come into our office located at the Union Building East, Room 105. Hope to see you soon.

Avery Escamilla-Wendell is the editor-in-chief at The Prospector and may be reached at [email protected] or on Instagram @by_avery_escamilla.