Varsity consists of two main sections: the Newspaper and the Magazine (Vulture). We are looking to hire two Deputy editors, who will oversee the Newspaper (News, Comment, Features, Interviews, Science), and two Vulture editors, who will manage the Magazine (Fashion, Arts, Lifestyle, Film & TV, Theatre, Music).

Section editors are responsible for overseeing their section’s output and writers. They need to be organised, creative, and able to lead and inspire a team of writers to publish regular website content. They will also be responsible for submitting articles to the Yearbook, and coordinating with the Deputy editors and Production team to set these articles into print. Alongside the revamped Visual team, they will look to produce photo- and video- journalism.

Applicants should be committed individuals with excellent time management and organisational skills. Overseeing the day- to-day running of the newspaper, the primary responsibility of the Deputy Editors in Easter term will be the regular and consistent publication of articles to the website. As a line manager to various section editors, it will be the Deputy Editor’s responsibility to ensure strict filing day deadlines are met: high online output will be the Deputy Editor’s main priority. Deputy Editors will deputise for the Editors-in-Chief whenever appropriate and/or necessary. As members of the publishing team, they will assist the Editors-in-Chief with the production of the Yearbook & Review. Experience within Varsity and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign will be important for this role. We are looking to recruit two Deputy Editors.

Applicants should be committed individuals with excellent time management skills and a pulse on Cambridge’s creative scene. Able to toe the line between cliché and esoteric, the Vulture Editors will oversee the content and day-to-day running of the magazine. The primary responsibility of the Vulture Editors in Easter term will be the regular and consistent publication of articles to the website. As a line manager to various section editors, it will be the Vulture Editor’s responsibility to ensure strict filing day deadlines are met: high online output will be the Vulture Editor’s main priority. As members of the publishing team, they will assist the Editors-in-Chief with the production of the Yearbook & Review. Experience within Varsity and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign will be important for this role. We are looking to recruit two Vulture Editors.

The Visual Editor will be responsible for the paper’s social media, photography & illustrations, and videojournalism. Excellent photos and illustrations will be central to the successful production of the Yearbook & Review. It will be the responsibility of the Visual Editor to liaise with photographers, illustrators and section editors to ensure each piece for the Yearbook & Review is visually arresting, with bold photos and illustrations. Management of the paper’s Instagram account will be the Visual Editor’s other main responsibility. Without fortnightly prints, development of the paper’s Instagram will be a priority for the Easter team. The Visual Editor will take a lead on this, exploring the ways in which Instagram can be used to bring greater student traffic to the website. As members of the publishing team, they will assist the Editors-in-Chief with the production of the Yearbook & Review. We are looking to recruit one Visual Editor.

News is the beating heart of Varsity. It’s a dynamic and fast-paced section, responsible for covering Cambridge and its institutions incisively and in a timely manner. News Editors need to be dedicated individuals who have an eye for a good story and are in tune with all the going ons in Cambridge. The Easter News team will be expected to produce seven news stories each week during term time, and two to three pieces a week during the summer holidays. All news editors will be expected to attend the weekly news meeting at the Varsity office in order to discuss leads and that week’s news agenda.

Senior News editor: The Senior News Editors typically lead a team of four Deputy News Editors and fifteen news correspondents. They are responsible for shaping the news agenda, deciding what should (and should not) be covered and, crucially, how it should be covered: it’s a big responsibility. Senior News Editors must equally commit to training correspondents and other members of the Varsity team in news writing according to the in-house style. We are looking to recruit two Senior News Editors.

Deputy News editor: The role of Deputy News Editor is the perfect intermediary position for someone who wants to both write and edit. They will play an important mentoring role to the newer additions of the team, but will also investigate their own leads to produce original and exciting copy. We are looking to recruit four Deputy News Editors.

Features Editors will play a central role in the production of the Yearbook & Review in Easter term. The Yearbook & Review will be defined by the extrospective, image-led, human interest content that Features has been championing for the last two terms. Applicants to the role need to be motivated individuals who aren’t afraid to chase leads. Features are all about building a story. The Features team will be responsible for two to three stories a week during term time and will assist the Editors-in-Chief with content for the Yearbook & Review. We are looking to recruit three Features Editors.

Comment is a space to platform student voices on the issues that are dominating the news agenda. Comment Editors will manage a team of columnists and staff writers, but they will also have to be proactive in approaching and commissioning pieces from a diverse range of students with interesting perspectives on the day’s issues. The Comment Editor should not be afraid to challenge consensus: the students of Cambride don’t all have the same opinions and that should be reflected in the pieces chosen for publication. Comment Editors will be responsible for publishing four pieces each week in term time. We are looking to recruit two Comment Editors.

Our Interviews editors get the chance to meet fascinating people from all walks of life. They will need to be proactive in reaching out to potential interviewees, and able to transform sometimes short conversations into one engaging piece of prose. The Interview Editors will be responsible for two forms of interview: i) long form interviews with a high profile figure in or outside Cambridge ii) a shorter Q&A interview with a notable student. We will be expecting two to three pieces a week from the Interviews team during term time. We are looking to recruit two Interview Editors.

Varsity is one of the only student newspapers with a science section. It’s an exciting time to head the section, spearheading our continued efforts to engage with the brimming scientific community at our fingertips, and simultaneously ensure our Science content is accessible to students from all academic backgrounds.

Sport is one of Varsity’s busiest and most vibrant sections and the Sport editors are in a prime position to shape discussions around sport in Cambridge. They are responsible for covering match reports, interviews, guides and features every week, covering as wide a range of sports and sporting experiences as possible, across all levels. The Sport editors will lead a team of correspondents and staff writers, pushing for diversified and exciting content for the section.

Arts editors have the luxury, and the responsibility, of engaging directly with the vibrant Cambridge arts scene. From reviewing gallery openings and student exhibits, to weighing in on debates, from collating a list of literary recommendations to delving into the cultural histories, the Arts section immerses readers in the diverse world of Cambridge culture. Arts editors need to be invested in such a world - they need to be expressive and creative as writers, and thoughtful, diligent, and professional as editors. We are looking to recruit two Arts editors.

Film & TV editors will need to have a finger on the pulse of the Cambridge film and television scene, and the broader cultural moment. Editors will be responsible for producing timely reviews in relation to both. Working closely with members of the Cambridge film scene and student filmmakers, they will also be expected to produce interviews and work on longer term projects. The section will also consist of personal features. We are looking to recruit two Film & TV editors.

Music editors need to be not only passionate about music, but engaged in the rich and exciting Cambridge music scene. They will be responsible for producing regular reviews of student bands, Jazz nights, and concerts. Beyond this, they will need to produce content which explores music more generally, in the form of features, playlists and album reviews. We are looking to recruit two Music editors, who will need to be able to platform and discuss all genres.

We are looking for two Fashion editors with an eye for style. Beyond writing and editing creative and topical articles, they will be responsible for photoshoots. This involves creating a concept, finding models, and liaising with the Visual editor to organise the shoot. Photoshoots will be a central part of the Yearbook & Review, and Fashion editors will need to be responsible for maintaining website output while working on projects for the Yearbook throughout the term.

Theatre is a demanding section. Responsible for producing both regular reviews - and working to a 24 hour deadline in doing so - and features pieces, we are looking to recruit three organised, diligent, and skilled editors. Editors will need to work in close contact with the ADC and other student theatrical societies, as well as directors and producers, to publish thoughtful, high quality reviews and previews. Next term, we will be increasing our output of the non-review articles. This means working creatively with your writers to produce interviews and feature pieces. This will require initiative, inspiration, and consistency.

Lifestyle is a diverse and exciting section. It should be fun, down-to-earth, and relatable to all students at Cambridge. Editors should be quick, up-to-date with Cambridge events, and able to spark amusing conversations with the readership. From Agony Aunts to reviews, from satire to personal columns, from how-tos to please don’ts, Lifestyle is a varied section, and editors need to be able to write and edit a mixed bag of articles. We are looking to recruit two Lifestyle editors.

Sub-editors are an important part of the Varsity team. Before each article is published, sub-editors read over the piece, flagging any potential inappropriate content, as well as ensuring that our style guide is adhered to. They must be rigorous and organised, sub-editing articles in a timely manner.

The Publishing team will assist in setting the Yearbook & Review. They will also be working closely with the Editors-in-Chief to develop the Yearbook throughout term. Please note that we will need to finish setting the Yearbook in May, potentially requiring work over the exam period.