Write For Us
Want to get paid to share your voice?
Do you love writing, editing or videography? Want to learn more about journalism and media? You’re in the right place.
Being a Nugget contributor has a ton of benefits. You can learn new skills, like video production, editorial writing, website development, photo editing, and more! Being a contributor also means you’ll meet and work with likeminded people all across NAIT. No experience is required–our talented team of editors will help you every step of the way!
Frequently Asked Questions
What experience do I need?
How do I access the training?
Head to ookslife.ca, then click on your profile photo in the upper right corner. Select ‘paths,’ then select ‘Nugget Contributor Training’ from the drop-down menu. You need to complete the modules marked as required before you submit your first piece. Do the sections that apply to you; if you only want to write, you don’t need to do the ‘For Photographers’ section. Everyone needs to do the first three modules.
How do I get involved?
There are a bunch of ways to get involved with the Nugget.
- Drop in to a pitch meeting. Every Wednesday from 11-1, the Nugget office (O105) is open for contributors to drop in, see what asignments we have open, or suggest their own ideas. It’s also a great place to ask questions and get help with whatever you’re working on.
- Fill out this google form. We’ll add you to our contributor newsletter & teams chat so you can see what’s happening with the Nugget.
- Send your ideas to info@thenuggetonline.com. One of our editors will reach out and let you know how to make it happen.
Do I need to have my own ideas?
Nope! Our editors always have pitches you can pick up. If you don’t have anything you want to write about, they can help you pick something you find interesting. We can also help you take a general thought and turn it into something worth writing about!
How do I submit an article idea?
Use this form HERE. You can also send an email to one of the section editors using the emails below!
Nugget Sections
News & Features
This section is all about campus life and the exciting things happening at NAIT. Whether it’s club activities, tuition updates, policy changes, or innovative research, news & features writers are focused on the new and now. If you are truth-seeking, committed to objectivity and transparency, news is the section for you.
Section Editor: Sukham | news@thenuggetonline.com
Arts & Life
Calling all social butterflies, foodies, and DIYers! If you always have your finger on the pulse of what’s current, you should be writing for this section. Have an opinion about something happening at NAIT or in our city? Write it here! You could also write reviews of new local hotspots, guides for health and wellness, tutorials and recipes, and lots more.
Section Editor: Alleah Boisvert | arts@thenuggetonline.com
Entertainment
Do you love music, pop culture, and technology? Check out entertainment! Write about your favourite video game or movie series, wax poetic about the books you’re dying to read, or explore the environmental ramifications of bitcoin mining.
Section Editor: Sanjiyven Alfred Joseph | entertainment@thenuggetonline.com
Sports
If you’re filled with Ooks pride, come write for sports. Hockey, basketball, soccer, curling…there are so many options in this section. You could write commentary on the latest game, interview athletes, or share your opinion on something happening in sports.
Section Editor: Geono Aloisio | sports@thenuggetonline.com