The DTH is organized by desks, and any questions you have would be best answered by the editor of the desk that interests you.
Here is a brief description of each desk:
Audience Engagement: Expands and engages readership by creating content for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, newsletters and other digital channels.
- If you have questions about Audience Engagement, contact Audience Engagement Editor Alli Pardue at online@dailytarheel.com.
Audio & Video: The Audio & Video team will work with reporters across desks to produce content as well as standalone audio/video content for the publication's online audiences.
- If you have questions about Audio & Video, contact Audio & Video Editor McKenzie Bulris at audio@dailytarheel.com.
Copy: Edits online and print content for clarity, accuracy and style. Checks facts, works on print production, writes headlines/decks.
- If you have questions about Copy, contact Copy Chief Emma Geis and Deputy Copy Chief Elisabeth Jordan at copy@dailytarheel.com.
City & State: Reports on Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Orange County and North Carolina news, including business, politics, education, the environment, housing, public safety and general local news.
- If you have questions about City & State, contact City & State Editor Ethan Horton at city@dailytarheel.com.
Data: Creates data visualizations (graphs, charts, etc), combs through and cleans data archives, has the freedom to pursue independent data-driven journalism projects. Please note the additional Data-specific questions below.
Design: Designs newspaper pages to present photos, stories and headlines in attractive, engaging ways. Creates graphics, illustrations and charts for print and online.
Lifestyle: Reports on arts, culture, fashion, entertainment, community events, on UNC's campus, in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Orange County, North Carolina. Reviews productions, new businesses, music, etc.
Photography: Takes photos of news, sports and community events. Illustrates news stories through photojournalism. Photos appear in print and online.
Sports: Covers all 27 varsity sports as well as club sports on occasion. Reports on the UNC athletic department and sports’ larger role in Chapel Hill.
University: Reports on all campus news except sports, including student life, UNC administration, student government, housing, academics, research, dining, campus safety.
Opinion: Made up of editorial board members, columnists and cartoonists. Editorial Board members and columnists are hired at the beginning of each semester in a separate application process. You can find that application here.