Synapse is an expanding organization and has great opportunities for editors, designers, and marketers. We are always looking for motivated and talented undergraduates to join our staff, so feel free to send us an application. Just follow the 5 easy steps!

APPLICATION

Staff Application

Application Instructions

1. Fill out Google Forms application
2. Find an appropriate sample of your work
   • Writing sample
   • Design portfolio
   • Marketing plans
   • Mass communications
3. E-mail BUsynapse@gmail.com with the subject “Staff Application - [First Name] [Last Name]“
4. Attach your sample work and send
5. Sit back and relax - we’ll contact you, or your money back

Staff Openings

Editorial

• Associate Editor - Manage a small team of editors, in addition to editing and compiling all feedback for authors. Must have excellent writing and editing skills, as well as an interest in many types of science. Prior experience prefered.
• Editor - Edit and comment drafts for authors. Help author’s develop writing skills and give constructive feedback. Must have excellent writing and editing skills, as well as a field of interest within the sciences. Prior experience prefered.

Production

• Print Designer - Design pleasing and eye-catching pamphlets, flyers, posters, banners, etc. Must have experience with Adobe CS4 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Web Designer - Design elegant web interfaces for our WordPress website. Must have experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, and Adobe CS4 (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Producer (Video) - Produce interviews, promotional, and article videos. Must have experience with Adobe CS4 (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) and/or Apple Final Cut Studio.
• Creative - Create design concepts for any production content. Must have a solid foundation in artistic principles and be able to draw concepts well. Would be a plus to know how to use Adobe CS4.
• Photographer - Take and manage all photos/licenses for the organization. Must have prior experience and a camera. Would need to learn how to negotiate photo rights.

Marketing and Communications

• Faculty/Department Marketing Associate - Interface with faculty members and departments in promoting Synapse. Would be responsible for managing faculty panel and maintaining relationships with 14 departments at Boston University. Strong organization and communcation skills required.
• Student Marketing Associate - Involve students by recruiting authors and staff members, as well as boosting readership. Would interface with other undergraduate clubs/organizations and coordinate large public events. Strong organization, communication, and creative skills required. Prior marketing experience prefered.
• Public Relations Associate - Involve the community at large (Boston University to world level) by boosting readership. Currently serving over 30 states and 22 countries, we would like to earn dominant Boston-area brand recoginition by the end of the year. Would organize public events, attend conferences, meetings, etc. Strong organization, communication, and creative skills required. Prior marketing experience prefered.