Hello, Friend!
Welcome to the Department of Student Media’s Contact Page. If you are interested in joining, here’s how:
Joining The Xavierite.
Are you interested in journalism, writing, interviewing people, design, web development, or advertising? If so, the Xavierite WANTS YOU for its team. We have positions such as: Copy Editor, News Reporter, Sports Reporter, Features Reporter, Opinions Columnist, Web Designer, and Business Manager available. The Xavierite can provide you professional experience, networking opportunities, and help you develop skills that will help you after graduation and beyond. All positions at The Xavierite are Federal Work Study eligible. For more information, please contact Grace Van Cleave at 773.298.3380 or at thexavieritenewspaper@gmail.com. Must be a current Saint Xavier student in order to apply.
Joining WXAV.
Are you passionate about: Music, Podcasting, Marketing, Public Relations, Web Development, or Event Planning? If so, WXAV is looking for you to join our team. WXAV has positions available from on-air talent to web developer to marketing and branding of the station. The Xavierite can provide you professional experience, networking opportunities, and help you develop skills that will help you after graduation and beyond. Many of these positions are Federal Work Study eligible. For more information, please contact Thressa Nelson at 773.298.3376 or at wxavdj@gmail.com. Must be a current Saint Xavier student in order to apply.
Looking to Underwrite or Sponsor?
The Department of Student Media accepts underwriting*, advertising, and donations. All of these items fall under the responsibility of the Student Media Business Manager and the Director of Student Media. It is crucial that you are aware of the differences between underwriting and advertising, as the differences effect WXAV’s status with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Be sure to speak with either the Business Manager or Director of Student Media if you have any questions regarding underwriting or advertising. The Department of Student Media is allowed to publish traditional advertising on our website. Additionally the student publication The Xavierite are also able to accept traditional advertising. For more information, please contact the Student Media Business Manager at sxustudentmedia@gmail.com.
*WXAV 88.3FM is allowed by the FCC to broadcast underwriting as long as it is fully FCC compliant. A FCC compliant underwriting spot includes: Name of the Business, Address of the Business, Phone Number of the Business, Business Website, and Product Line of Business. Non-qualitative language only, no adjectives allowed, no calls to action (i.e. ‘call us today!’ ‘Sale Now On!’ Etc.)