The UTD Mercury

Employment

We are always looking for new students to join The Mercury! You can apply by filling out an application, available in our office in SU 2.416, or as a downloadable PDF here), then drop off your application at our office or email it to chixson(at)utdallas.edu, or fax it to 972-883-2772.

The following positions are currently open:

Photographer
If you have an eye for photo composition and have experience with photography, come to The Mercury. Photo assignments range from campus events and concerts to photo stories and spreads.

Graphic Designer
Earn design experience through illustration creation and feature page design. Graphic designers create info graphics and illustrations.

Staff Reporter
Meet interesting students, faculty and staff while reporting on hard-hitting issues, features or writing opinions for the university. Interview sources and collect information to write interesting and informative stories.

Life & Arts Editor
Interested in music, movies, plays, art, etc.? Excercise writing and management skills by becoming the Life & Arts editor. Keep your finger on the pulse of trends on campus, the latest fads and lifestyles at UTD.

Sports Editor
Know what an RBI is? How far away a 3-point shot is from the basket? Share your love of sports with the university by reporting on and handling sports for The Mercury.

Download an application here.

Latest Articles

Free VIN etching to be offered on campus

Students could save on car insurance

The event will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sept. 10 in parking lot A next to the police station.

Tornado warning issued

An early evening storm resulted in a tornado that ran through Dallas Sept. 8.

Gay romance hits silver screen

Graduate students develop 10-minute flick

After nine years of thought, funding concerns and a lot of laughter, “One on One” has finally come to fruition.

Student killed in hit-and-run

Police continue search for driver who fled fatal accident

A UTD student was declared dead after an unknown driver struck the student and failed to stop his vehicle, Dallas police are continuing to search for the suspect.

Courses may be cut

A 5 percent reduction in state funding occurred in the last academic year. UTD President David Daniel said he doesn’t think students should currently notice.