The Isla Vista beat reporter is responsible for writing one article per week and is expected to come up with own news pitches related to Isla Vista events. Isla Vista beat reporters are ideally self-starters who also work well in team oriented environments. It is recommended that they are experienced in writing and journalism basics prior to taking the position, and are comfortable with integrating themselves in the IV community.
Campus Beat reporters hold very similar responsibilities in terms of writing articles and contributing to the News team. However, their focus is campus-based events and other things happening at UC Santa Barbara. Regardless, both news reporters can also write outside their beats.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend all weekly pitch meetings and Ed-Board meetings. Contributing to these meetings are mandatory. If the Beat Reporter is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify their News Editor and Executive Editors to maintain good communication.
- Responsible for coming up with own news pitches related to Isla Vista (Campus) events
- Report back to news team about recent events of Isla Vista/Campus
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1