Applications for Fall 2024 are Open! Apply to individual departments by filling out the corresponding Google Forms, attached below. You may apply to multiple departments, but please note that you will be asked to rank your department preferences. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our team at berkeleybside@gmail.com. Thanks for your interest in The B-Side! Application Directions Each application requires that you complete a few short responses that will let us know about you and your expertise. Some departments may require a portfolio of your previous work. You may apply to as many departments, but you will be asked to rank your preferences and must fill out an application for each department. See details and department descriptions below. Editorial Staff and freelance writers produce all content for The B-Side, online and in-print. Work includes concert and album reviews, previews, long-form feature pieces, columns and in-depth interviews with musicians. Apply Here! Photo Photographers on The B-Side cover numerous shows and festivals and have the opportunity of producing creative content for the online site and in print. Apply Here! Design Designers on The B-Side illustrate feature articles, while also creating flyers, posters, and other publicity-related items. They are responsible for the design of the semesterly print issue. Experience with Illustrator is preferred, but not necessary. Apply Here! Marketing The Marketing Team manages our social media outlets in addition to brainstorming novel ways to engage with the campus and greater community. You should be comfortable with public outreach and think creatively. Apply Here! PR + Communications The PR + Communications Team works with internal and external communications, managing interactions between artist management, promoters, and our staff. You should possess a professional online demeanor, have fantastic communication skills, and know the importance of a prompt email response. Apply Here! Production Production is B-Side’s multimedia department. We do interviews, micro-documentaries, podcasts, written articles with audio elements––pretty much anything you can imagine. A-Side Sessions (see the B-Side website), which require live sound design and videography are also a Production project. We are looking for applicants who are fascinated by the opportunity form-mixing gives journalists. Apply Here! Operations The Operations Team is responsible for social planning, finances, fundraising, philanthropy, data analytics, web design, and web development. Primary duties include inter-departmental communication, artist/venue outreach, event setup/cleanup, and tabling. Apply Here!
