Lifestyle & Culture writing intern

BruinLife’s Lifestyle & Culture section covers life at UCLA beyond campus news, from the food we eat to the places we explore. Writers report and write features, reviews and guides for the UCLA community, covering everything from LA neighborhoods and apartment hunting to local shows and emerging trends.

Food writers explore local restaurants, cafes and food trucks. They review dining experiences and write in-depth pieces on food trends, student-friendly recipes and cultural cuisines.

Travel writers cover things to do and places to visit in Westwood, greater Los Angeles and other cities that interest Bruins, through city guides, day-trip ideas and hidden-gem features. You’ll get to choose places you find interesting and receive resources to explore them.

As a growing section, Lifestyle & Culture has plenty of room for individual growth and new ideas. We’re looking for creative writers with an eye for detail, a love for storytelling and a passion for reporting, exploring and representing the UCLA student body. No experience is necessary to apply.

Responsibilities

* Pitch ideas, covering a range of events and topics covering Lifestyle & Culture.

* Write 6 articles posts per quarter.

* Complete a minimum of 3 office hours: All BruinLife staff members must fulfill this requirement. Office hours may be completed at any time during the week at your discretion. The purpose of these office hours are to work on BruinLife assignments in-office, but we also encourage staffers to utilize the office to study, rest and socialize with other BruinLife members.

* Attend all-staff meetings and section meetings.

* Complete at least one one-on-one with your section editor per quarter.

Qualifications

Applicants do not need prior writing experience to apply for this position. There will be Student Media training sessions taught by professionals, staff workshops and office hours available for guidance. However, due to the nature of the position, writers with organized, engaging and succinct writing abilities will be preferred.

Application Materials

• Writing Sample (PDF of 2 writing samples that demonstrate your writing abilities)

• Short answer responses

• Screenshot of your tentative fall quarter schedule

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].