Berkeley Undergraduate Journal

Staff Positions

Are you interested in joining the BUJ Editorial Board?

The Berkeley Undergraduate Journal is now offering a DeCal, "Academic Journalism."

How to Join: Please visit the DeCal website for more information.

If you are interested in joining the 2013 Staff, please show up to the first day of class and bring a copy of your resume and a cover letter, explaining why you are interested in becoming a part of the BUJ.

As a member of the BUJ DeCal and Editorial Board, you will...

• Receive training in the fundamentals of editing and gain opportunities for continued learning in the field
• Review articles and make editorial decisions regarding what to publish
• Work closely with authors to help them turn selected articles into polished pieces
• Compile manuscripts for publication
  
• Attend weekly class meetings
• Have opportunities to be elected as leadership members

What does the leadership board look for when accepting new Editorial Board members?

• An excellent work ethic
• A positive attitude
• The ability to work well with authors, other editors, and university faculty
• A willingness to be an active participant, learner, and contributor during the entire process: review, editing, and publication
• A willingness to make a commitment to the BUJ for at least one semester

Leadership opportunities:

• The Editor-in-Chief provides overall leadership for the journal, particularly the editing staff, and works closely with the University Advisor to oversee the journal's operations;
• The Managing Editor directs the journal's publicity process and helps the Editor-in-Chief manage the Editorial Board;
• The Layout Editor manages the final edited manuscripts and formats each paper according to high academic standards using professional publishing software.