Applications for this position have now closed. Applications to join the Michaelmas team in other roles will open shortly.

Applications are now open to become Editor of Varsity in Michaelmas 2018. This is your opportunity to take up the lead editorial role producing Cambridge’s biggest and best student newspaper.

Applications can be solo or as a pair. The successful candidate(s) will lead a large team, managing Varsity’s website and social media presence over the summer and during term, and producing nine print editions throughout Michaelmas.

Applications are expected to show a strong vision for the paper, with a particular focus on tackling the challenges and opportunities of first term, and must demonstrate they have the skills required to run a successful Varsity team. Candidates will be expected to show a clear idea of how the paper should present itself to incoming students.

No prior experience at Varsity or any other student publication is required for the role.

Previous editors include some of Britain’s top journalists, and can be found working across the worlds of media, film, theatre, politics and more.

Information about how to apply can be found here (PDF download). The deadline for applications is 5pm on Sunday 10th June, with interviews intended to be held on the 13th and 14th of June.

If you have any questions about the application, direct them to Louis Ashworth, Varsity Society President, via president@varsity.co.uk.

If you have questions about the role, you can direct them to Louis Ashworth via the email listed above, or to the current Editor, Anna Jennings, via editor@varsity.co.uk.

Applications for other roles on the Michaelmas team will open shortly after the Editor has been appointed.