Berkeley Student Media
WHAT IS BERKELEY STUDENT MEDIA?
Berkeley Student Media is an ASUC chartered program located in Room 177 on the first floor of the MLK Student Union Building.
MISSION
Berkeley Student Media’s mission is to develop and connect the graduate and undergraduate student media community. We do this by offering support and resources to student media organizations registered with UC Berkeley. Chartered in 2024, Berkeley Student Media is home to UC Berkeley’s 100+ Publications and Media student organizations. We are committed to helping students grow and develop as leaders, editors, writers, filmmakers, journalists, photographers, designers, and content creators.
VISION
We envision a thriving and connected student media community that is representative of Cal’s diversity of thought and experience, and which enriches dialogue on campus and across the globe.
HOURS & STAFFING
We are an all-student-staff organization. Please check our updated weekly hours here. We do not operate on weekends. Please email us before coming in; we aim to respond to all requests within 3-5 business days.
Magazine Distribution
The magazine distribution program circulates print copies of student publications at several campus locations. If your publication group is interested in having print copies distributed on campus, send us an email! The publication must be recent (within the past year).
Our racks can be found here:
- Our racks can be found here:
- Student Union: MLK Jr. Building, floor 2
- Student Union: MLK Jr. Building, floor 1
- Student Union: Eshleman Hall Lobby
We are constantly trying to improve our distribution program. If you have suggestions for locations for distribution racks, please email studentmedia@berkeley.edu.
Equipment Checkout
The Equipment Checkout Program is a free resource for all students to check out camera, audio, lighting, and other media production equipment. Most equipment can be used off-site, though a few pieces are only to be used only in Berkeley Student Media’s film and recording studio in 177 MLK Student Union. Unlike other equipment checkout programs at Cal, all students are authorized to check out equipment. A student user need not be a declared major in any area of study, and they need not be on a CalLink roster for an RSO.
1. Look through the Equipment Inventory for items you are interested in.
2. To make a reservation, please email studentmedia@berkeley.edu the following information:
Full name
Berkeley email
Requested Equipment or Space
Requested pick up and drop off dates and times
RSO affiliation (if any)
Late Equipment Policy: Returning equipment egregiously late (more than 1 week past the due date) will result in a ban from our services for the remainder of the semester. If the violation occurs over a school break, the ban will extend through the following semester.
SPACE RESERVATIONS
Berkeley Student Media offers all students access to its office, MLK Student Union, Room 177, for meetings and an adjoining studio for filming, recording sound, etc.
The BSM Meeting space is equipped with 2 conference tables and 10 chairs. The space has a maximum occupancy of 14 students.
The BSM Photography studio is equipped with multi-colored backdrops, and softbox lights. BSM’s studio has a maximum occupancy of 6 students.
1. To make a reservation, please email studentmedia@berkeley.edu the following information:
Full name
Berkeley email
Requested Space
Requested Date & Times
RSO affiliation (if any)
2. Wait to receive a confirmation email from studentmedia@berkeley.edu.
3. Come to MLK 177 within the first 20 minutes of your reservation to check in with one of our student assistants, or your reservation will be forfeited
Get Involved
We are always looking for volunteers to help keep Berkeley Student Media running smoothly. Whether you’re interested in media equipment, design, social media, or just getting involved in a creative space on campus, we’d love to work with you.
If you’d like to get involved, please email studentmedia@berkeley.edu with a brief introduction and a résumé to inquire about current volunteer opportunities.