The Varsity news team plays an important role in Cambridge, providing timely, objective, and incisive reporting on stories relevant to its readers. Our coverage, both in breaking news published online and in the weekly print edition's largest section, serves not only to inform Varsity readers, but to hold institutions in the city to account.

As a news correspondent, you will involved in Varsity's busiest section, attending our weekly news meetings and reporting on news in and around Cambridge. You’ll learn how to write news articles, conduct interviews and fact-check information, and have the opportunity to cover some of the most exciting events of the term. You’ll explore the ins and outs of Cambridge life, joining a team of committed reporters and editors to work on in-depth investigations, breaking news coverage and more.

No experience is required – only a passion for, and commitment to, reporting on news in Cambridge.

To apply: Explain why you want to be involved in the News team (no more than 150 words) and provide a critique of this article (no more than 150 words).

Applications should be sent to news@varsity.co.uk by 12 noon, Saturday 27th October. 

Have any questions about the role? Pop an email to the news team at news@varsity.co.uk.

Don’t hesitate. We can’t wait to hear from you.