Thanks for reading ThreeSixty’s on-line magazine, produced for and by Twin Cities teens. There are two main ways you can be involved.
Contributor
You can be one, too! Contributors write articles, submit photos and produce other content for ThreeSixty’s on-line magazine. They work with ThreeSixty’s staff to focus ideas and prepare them for publication.
For an application, e-mail us at info@threesixtyjournalism.org Please put “Contributor Application” in the subject line.
Editorial board member
Up to 15 teens serve on ThreeSixty’s Editorial Board and commit to attending monthly editorial meetings and producing two articles, photo essays, reviews or other content for the magazine each month. They also work with ThreeSixty staff to choose major topics, design polls, react to submissions and help with programming and recruitment. Students are selected for the year-long commitment based on strength of their experience, commitment and enthusiasm. You can download the application on our home page.
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to write for ThreeSixty?
We accept articles from students ages 13-20. Editorial board members range from 15-20.
How often is the Web site updated?
The main articles change monthly. Reviews, essays and breaking news are posted more frequently.
Main articles fall under these categories:
Hot Topic These are important youth-focused issues, chosen and developed by ThreeSixty’s youth editorial board.
Break it down These stories answer questions and break down the way things work. Examples include driving laws that effect teens, the latest on cell phone use or curfew laws, etc. Feel free to send us your questions.
How do submissions work?
- E-mail a focused idea that you think other teens would want to read to info@threesixtyjournalism.org
- The Editorial Board and ThreeSixty staff will consider your idea and get back to you.
- If we like the idea, we consult with you and you submit a first draft
- ThreeSixty editors work with you to edit and revise the piece. This step helps you grow as a reporter and journalist.
- The completed piece is published.
What are some tips?
Tip #1 — Think about a youth audience! Make sure you offer ideas that would interest your peers and other youth.
Tip #2 — Wonder about what happens in school, at your job, in your communit, with your friend. All of them can provide good story ideas.
Tip #3 — Seek and Report Get the facts, interview and research.
