Apply For Staff
Write the story of Bellaire.
For more than 72 years, Carillon has documented the people, events, traditions, and experiences that define Bellaire High School. We seek students who will contribute creativity, curiosity, responsibility, and perspective to the publication while helping preserve the story of our school for generations to come. Staff members contribute as writers, photographers, designers, editors, and marketers while working within the professional standards of journalism, visual communication, business, and publication production.
Applications should be completed carefully and submitted by the applicable deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to prepare longer written responses and portfolio materials before beginning the final submission. Carillon staff will visit 9th, 10th, and 11th grade English or Humanities courses to share application information with students.
| Optional Interest Meeting 1 | |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 8:00 AM | Required Candidate Application Submission Window AND Required Teacher Recommendation Submission Window Opens |
| Optional Interest Meeting 2 | |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 11:59 PM | Required Candidate Application Submission Window Closes |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 11:59 PM | Required Teacher Recommendation Submission Window Closes |
The 2028 Carillon Staff Application opens on December 16, 2026.
Student applications are due January 27, 2027. Teacher recommendations may be submitted through February 3, 2027.
Applicants may seek consideration for Editorial, Design, Photography, and Marketing positions. Applicants may choose to apply for as few as one role and as many as four roles.
No.
Previous experience in journalism, writing, photography, design, marketing, or creative software may be helpful, but it is not required for general staff consideration.
The application includes personal information, written responses, academic information, current and future coursework, extracurricular commitments, and two teacher recommendations. Applicants also complete any additional requirements associated with the positions for which they apply.
Yes.
Applicants must list two current or former Bellaire High School teachers as recommenders. Applicants should obtain permission from each teacher before submitting the application. Former teachers must have been employed within four years of December 16, 2026. A journalism or humanities teacher and a math or science teacher are recommended, but this combination is not required.
An application is not complete until both evaluations are received.
Editors focus on creating and managing yearbook content, including writing, interviews, photos, and page design. Design editors generally do the same, but with an added emphasis on illustrations and digital art.
No.
Applicants are asked to describe any camera equipment available to them, but ownership of professional equipment is not required.
Applications are reviewed holistically based on the complete submission, including written responses, academic information, recommendations, relevant experience, position-specific work, and overall potential contribution to Carillon.
Submitted materials must represent the applicant’s own work. AI-generated or AI-revised work is prohibited on all portions of an application. This includes AI photo editing tools, even if embedded within a specific platform. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact us before submission.
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