DTH Opinion Spring 2021 Application

The opinion desk is now accepting applications for the spring semester.

Due to the unusual schedule of this semester, we will have two application deadlines. Please fill out the following form completely and submit by either 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 8 OR Jan. 29.

The deadline you choose WILL NOT affect your chances of being selected, but it may affect when you can start working.

Questions? Contact opinion editor Paige Masten at opinion@dailytarheel.com.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

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Year*

Major(s)*

Why do you want to join the opinion desk?*

List your extracurricular activities, including jobs and leadership positions, for this year.*

List any applicable experience, including jobs, internships and classes taken. (Experience is NOT a requirement.)*

The opinion desk is hiring for three positions: Editorial Board members, columnists and cartoonists.

Below is a brief description of each position.

Editorial Board: Members of the Editorial Board author editorials on behalf of the board and may contribute the occasional column. The board meets twice each week to discuss the latest news and decide how to address it.

Columnist: Columnists publish an article every other week, usually on the same day (e.g., every other Wednesday). Their work is typically centered around the same "beat," or topic. Columnist positions are limited.

Cartoonist: Editorial cartoonists publish their work on a weekly basis. Editorial cartoons illustrate a point of view on current social or political topics, commonly using irony or satire.

What position(s) are you interested in?*

Editorial Board MemberColumnistCartoonist

As a columnist, what would your "beat" be? Who would your audience be?

What do you think the role of the opinion desk should be in the UNC community and beyond? *

What unique perspective would you bring to the editorial page?*

Work Sample

Work samples are required to assess an applicant's skill level prior to joining the staff.

Applicants for Editorial Board or columnist positions should submit writing samples. This can be previously published work from a previous news organization, a piece of creative writing, an article written for a journalism class, etc.

Applicants for cartoonist positions can provide work samples either by linking to an online portfolio (Instagram or other social media accounts are acceptable) or by submitting three work samples. If submitting individual work samples, please combine them into one document.

Upload a work sample here:

Provide a link to your work here (if applicable):

Sharif Durhams Leadership Program

The Sharif Durhams Leadership Program is an initiative in its second year at The Daily Tar Heel that serves as a talent and leadership development course for DTH students from underrepresented groups.

These groups include: Students of color and indigenous students, students with disabilities, first-generation college students and student veterans.

The program's goals are to create equity, inclusion and opportunity at The Daily Tar Heel and to connect students to professional opportunities upon graduation.

Program features and goals:

Programming throughout the school year with cohort members
A mentorship relationship and career prep.
Every effort will be made to match students in the cohort with paid summer internships.

Are you interested in learning more about/applying to the Sharif Durhams Leadership Program?

Yes — I would like to know moreNo — I would not like to know more

Staff policies:

All staff members are required to certify their agreement with these policies before beginning work. Please read carefully. Violation of any part of them is grounds for dismissal.

I certify that I have read and agree to abide by the staff policies of The Daily Tar Heel.*

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