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Getting involved with La VozThere are six ways to become involved with La Voz:
1. JOIN THE EDITORIAL STAFF AS A REPORTER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND/OR ARTIST (3 units of credit)
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Become a reporter, photographer or graphic artist by enrolling in JOUR 61 (no journalism experience required).
- Attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5 p.m.
- Meet class requirements including weekly submissions to La Voz.
2. APPLY TO BE AN EDITOR (3 units of credit)
- Apply for an editor position by writing to the Adviser at adviser@lavozdeanza.com (The letter should consist of an up-to-300 word summary which details your experience and interest in a position.)
- If you are hired, enroll in JOUR 61, attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5 p.m., and work in the newsroom on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. You will be expected to meet class and editor position requirements.
3. FREELANCE FOR CREDIT (1 unit credit & permission to use lab/newsroom)
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Sign up for JOUR 62
- Get a syllabus from the Freelance Adviser, Cecilia Deck, and fill out a contract with her (L-41)
- Ask the Adviser to be added to the to the La Voz listserv.
- If you have an area of interest (sports, entertainment, news, etc.) introduce yourself to the section editor in that area.
4. FREELANCE FOR NO CREDIT (no credit & no lab/newsroom/equipment use)
- Contact the managing editor to let him or her know of your availability.
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Review past issues of La Voz (available online at: http://www.lavozdeanza.com) to review the type of work that La Voz publishes.
- Submit stories and photographs to managing@lavozdeanza.com or to the managing editor in L-41
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If you have an area of interest (sports, entertainment, news, etc.) introduce yourself to the section editor of that area.
5. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OR A GUEST PERSPECTIVE
- Send a letter of up to 300 words, or a "guest perspective" to the editor in chief at lavoz@fhda.edu. Please include your full name, affilation or title (e.g., De Anza student, community member, etc.), and telephone and email contact information.
6. JOIN THE BUSINESS STAFF
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Sell or design ads, work in circulation or the front office by enrolling in JOUR 63.
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Meet with the Business Manager, Reza Kazempour, in L-41
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Fill out a contract with the Freelance Adviser, Cecilia Deck, in L-41
NOTE: Contributing to La Voz does not guarantee publication.
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