We’re always looking for Colorado College students to join our team! Unless stated otherwise, previous experience at a school newspaper is not required for any position below, and all positions are paid.
Writers
We hire new writers on a rolling basis throughout the year. To apply, please fill out this form and we will get back to you as quickly as possible. Questions? Reach out to hiring manager Nick Smela (n_smela2025@coloradocollege.edu). The writing sample can be anything you would like to show off – a class paper, poetry, previous journalism work, etc. We are looking less at what you wrote about and more so how you wrote about it.
Photographers and Illustrators
We hire new photographers and illustrators on a rolling basis throughout the year. To apply, please fill out this form and we will get back to you as quickly as possible. Questions? Reach out to head photo editor Benji Rosenblum (b_rosenblum2025@coloradocollege.edu) and hiring manager Nick Smela (mela2025@coloradocollege.edu).
Staff
We hire for our staff positions only when vacancies open up. Here are our current openings, and applications for each. Section editor candidates require previous experience working for The Catalyst in order to be considered for the position.
To apply for any of these positions, please fill out the corresponding forms. Questions? Reach out to the Co-EICs: Sydney McGarr (s_mcgarr2023@coloradocollege.edu) and Michaela Ocko (m_ocko2023@coloradocollege.edu).
Thank you! We look forward to working with you.
Current openings
As the school year comes to a close, we are looking to fill positions held by graduating seniors. For the 2026-27 academic year, we’re hiring aLayout Editor, a Features Copy Editor, A Web Editor, and an Advertising Representative. Students of any grade and experience level are encouraged to apply! Apply through the applications below: