Overseeing the day-to-day running of the newspaper sections, Deputy Editors will be responsible for managing the regular publication of content to our website throughout term. As a line manager to various section editors, it will be the Deputy Editors’ responsibility to ensure that a high volume of good quality content is produced, and fact-checked. Deputy Editors will also be responsible for managing content for the newspaper, and for setting the paper alongside the rest of the leadership team. Applicants should be committed individuals with excellent time management and organisational skills. Experience within Varsity and a working knowledge of Adobe InDesign are requirements for the role. We are looking to recruit two Deputy Editors.

Overseeing the day-to-day running of the Vulture sections, Vulture Editors will be responsible for managing the regular publication of content to our website throughout term. As a line manager to various section editors, it will be the Vulture Editors’ responsibility to ensure that a high volume of good quality content is produced, and fact-checked. Vulture Editors will also be responsible for managing content for the newspaper, and for setting the paper alongside the rest of the leadership team. Applicants should be committed individuals with excellent time management and organisational skills, and an interest in Cambridge’s creative scene. Experience within Varsity and a working knowledge of Adobe InDesign are requirements for the role. We are looking to recruit two Vulture Editors.

The Visual editors will lead our teams of photographers and illustrators, working on both our online content, and visual content for the printed newspapers. High quality visual content is essential for the success of the newspaper, meaning that Michaelmas term is the ideal time to take on this role. They will work alongside the whole editorial team, and our Social Media Manager, in order to create cohesive and striking visual designs across the paper. We are hiring one Visual Editor to manage photography, and one to oversee illustrations. Candidates are expected to make clear which role they would like to be considered for.

We are looking to recruit one Social Media Manager, who will be tasked with developing Varsity’s presence on its social media platforms, through a wider range of posts and a more engaging visual style. The candidate must be experienced in publicity and communications, and be competent using visual editing tools. The role will involve spotlighting articles on our pages, posting weekly roundups of our output, and devising new ways to engage with our readership online. The candidate will be expected to have a range of innovative ideas to develop Varsity’s use of social media, as this will be a priority in Michaelmas term.

News is central to Varsity’s role within Cambridge, and the paper’s biggest section. It’s dynamic and fast-paced, responsible for covering news in Cambridge, its institutions, and the wider city in a timely and accurate manner. News editors need to be dedicated, proactive, and have a good eye for a story. News editors will be expected to lead the weekly news meetings at the Varsity office in order to discuss stories and that week’s news agenda. Senior News Editor: The Senior News Editors will lead a team of four Deputy News Editors and around 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 will be responsible for producing News-in-Depth articles as well, replacing our outdated Investigations section. These will be longer, more investigative (and data-led) articles that will feature in print when of a high quality, and it will be the SNE’s responsibility to organise this within your team effectively. Senior News Editors must equally commit to training correspondents and Deputy News Editors in news writing and right-of-replys 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 their assigned news writers, but will also investigate their own leads to produce original and exciting copy. They will also support the Senior News Editors, cover protests, internal articles, draft News-in-Briefs and send writers’ Right-of-Reply’s. We are looking to recruit four Deputy News Editors.

The Features section of Varsity investigates Cambridge’s current state, and its history, with fresh eyes. Features should contain perspectives that readers wouldn’t be able to find elsewhere and colourful, high-quality, and engaging writing. We’re looking for editors who understand that a good feature is all about people; articles should evoke and engage, often by bringing out the human side of Cambridge. They must also bring a clear understanding of what makes Cambridge unique, what is worthy of further interrogation, and what are the key trends in Cambridge life. Features editors must be motivated individuals who can communicate clearly with a team of writers to help them build on their leads. They will be instrumental in the production of long-form features for the print editions, so must work well with deadlines. We are looking to recruit two Features editors.

Comment is one of Varsity’s most popular sections. We want a Comment team who are passionate about discussing Cambridge’s key issues and understand the importance of seeking new perspectives. Comment editors will lead a team of columnists and staff writers and will be responsible for generating ideas, commissioning articles, and editing copy. Not all students see things the same way, so editors need to lead a balanced and diverse range of opinions. Most importantly, Comment editors must encourage and develop flair and voices; an engaging and enjoyable style is key, not a supervision essay. In addition to the application questions, please write a comment article on a topic which you feel would be pertinent to our Cambridge audience (600-800 words max). This should exemplify your voice and writing-style and also offer a thoughtful and new perspective on a Cambridge issue. We are looking to recruit three Comment editors.

Our Interviews editors hold a really exciting position within the paper, taking a key role in controlling the discourses in Cambridge. They often meet with and get the chance to talk to a diverse range of public figures, Cambridge alumni, and those involved in the Cambridge landscape more broadly. Interviews editors should know who the student readership should want to hear from and be organised, and often driven enough, to secure big names for our print operation. At the same time, they should be able to discover new voices within our community, often working independently to organise and carry out interviews. We want someone who understands how to draw out an interesting story from a person or transcript. Questions must be hard-hitting, sharp, warm, and they must tell a story. Interviewers should have a voice but the interviewee must be at the centre of the story, not the interviewer — and this means objectivity on who is being interviewed. In addition to the application questions, please write an engaging, well-written opening paragraph for an imagined interview (can be anyone), one that makes us interested. Please ensure that one of your article ideas is for a quickfire interview. We are looking to recruit three Interviews editors.

Science editors should seek to bring students closer to Cambridge’s vibrant scientific community, reporting on new research and scientific exhibits in Cambridge, as well as features that offer interesting perspectives on issues in the student discourse. Editing the section provides a welcome creative escape, relating new stories or complicated problems in an accessible and engaging way. In addition to the application questions, please write a science article on a topic which you feel would be pertinent to our Cambridge audience (600-800 words max). We are looking to recruit two Science editors.

Sport is one of our busiest and most active sections, so editors are in a prime position to shape discussions around sport in Cambridge. Sport editors must be prepared to provide quick coverage on match reports, covering a wide and varied range of sports at different levels across the university. This means being highly organised, especially given the centrality of match reports to our back page in the print edition. They also have the opportunity to interview the sporting stars of Cambridge (and the broader sporting world), present and past. They will lead a team of correspondents and staff writers, pushing for diversified and exciting content for the section. In addition to the application questions, please write a sport article on a topic which you feel would be pertinent to our Cambridge audience (600-800 words max). We are looking to recruit two Sport editors.

The Lifestyle section should mix fun, down-to-earth, and relatable content with the personal and introspective, ensuring appeal to all students at Cambridge, and our broader readership. Editors must be quick, up-to-date with Cambridge events, and have a knack for sparking amusing conversations with our readership. From Agony Aunts to gyp recipes, satire to personal columns, how-tos to please don’ts, Lifestyle is a diverse and engaging section. In addition to the application questions, please write a Notebook style article which you feel would be pertinent to our Cambridge audience (600-800 words max). We are looking to recruit two Lifestyle 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, music nights, and concerts. They must also interview and feature prominent players in the Cambridge music scene, engaging with bands and societies in creative and innovative ways. Beyond this, they will need to produce content which explores music more generally, in the form of features and playlists, platforming and discussing all genres. Please ensure that one of your article ideas is for an interview with a relevant figure/band in the Cambridge music scene. In addition to the application questions, please write a music article on a topic which you feel would be pertinent to our Cambridge audience (600-800 words max). We are looking to recruit two Music editors.

Arts editors have the luxury – and the responsibility – of engaging directly with the vibrant Cambridge arts scene. Whether reviewing the newest Cambridge exhibits or zines, interviewing up-and-coming creatives, or debating the best and worst of Cambridge architecture, it is vital that the editors of this section write about Cambridge’s arts scene in an accessible and down-to-earth manner that can be enjoyed by all. Arts editors must be willing to immerse themselves in Cambridge’s artistic spaces, and be thoughtful about how Varsity can build upon our examination and support of them. In addition to the application questions, please write an arts article on a topic which you feel would be pertinent to our Cambridge audience (600-800 words max). We are looking to recruit two Arts editors.

Film & TV editors must be compelled by both the Cambridge film and television scene and the broader cultural moment. The section will be expected to produce interviews and features on the Cambridge film scene, which provide new insights into these spaces. Editors will also be responsible for producing timely reviews of new films and TV, whether that means the latest student film screening or the newest Netflix show. Editors must be strict with the content that is reviewed in the section, able to discern which films will and will not garner the interest of the average Cambridge student, and to ensure that these reviews are written in direct relation to our readership. In addition to the application questions, please write a Film & TV feature on a topic which you feel would be pertinent to our Cambridge audience (600-800 words max). We are looking to recruit two Film & TV Editors.

We are looking for two Fashion editors with an eye for style. The Fashion section must aim to be accessible, personal and relevant to both the student body and our broader readership. We're looking for individuals who are compelled by the vast range of fashion visible within Cambridge and have ideas about how we can translate that for online content. Beyond writing and editing creative and topical articles, Fashion editors will be responsible for liaising with the Fashion Shoot Co-Ordinator to organise a photoshoot for each print edition. From style guides to creative investigations, this role lets you set the standard for the Cambridge fashion scene. In addition to the application questions, please write a fashion article on a topic which you feel would be pertinent to our Cambridge audience (600-800 words max)

Theatre is the most fast-paced section in Vulture. Theatre editors must ensure that all reviews are published promptly, meaning the role requires a lot of organisation and foresight. The Theatre editors will commission reviews as well as behind-the-scenes features and commentary exploring Cambridge's rich theatre scene. You must also seek to highlight the creative work students undertake to bring productions to life. This is a demanding role due to the large output of the section and the time-critical nature of reviews. We are especially looking for individuals who are extremely organised and able to take great initiative in reaching out to shows. In addition to the application questions, please write a theatre feature on a topic which you feel would be pertinent to our Cambridge audience (600-800 words max). We are looking to recruit two Theatre editors.

We are looking for one Fashion Shoot Co-Ordinator who has the creative vision to develop ideas for fashion shoots and the organisational skills and understanding of photography to work actively with photographers during the shoot. We are aiming to have five fashion shoots in Michaelmas Term, all of which must be professional and creative, linking to relevant themes. The Fashion Shoot Co-Ordinator must work alongside the Fashion editors to devise each shoot’s concept, find locations and models, and direct the shoots. For this, we are looking for a highly-organised individual who will be able to liaise closely with photographers, models, and our Fashion editors. As Fashion Shoot Co-Ordinator, you will be able to express your creative vision, setting the standard for the Cambridge fashion scene. To apply for this role, please submit three ideas for fashion shoots for next term, a portfolio of any fashion work you have done in the past, and details of any organisational experience. (300 words max).

We are looking for one Blind Date Co-Ordinator who has a good knowledge of the Cambridge dating scene, and both the organisational and creative matchmaking skills to facilitate the smooth running of the Blind Date section of Varsity in Easter term. We aim to publish at least one Blind Date article every two weeks, as well as a back log to publish over the vacation. The Blind Date Co-Ordinator is responsible for handling confidential information from applications, matching couples, organising dates and being a line of communication between each pair, as well as interviewing couples and writing up articles. As Blind Date Co-Ordinator you will be able to help people to form connections throughout Cambridge, forming the heart of one of Varsity’s most exciting new endeavours. As part of your application please provide a critique of Blind Date's output so far (250 words) and provide a personal statement stating why you are suitable for the role (250 words).

Starting all the way back in 1931, Varsity has a rich history. Whether a Varsity lover or dedicated historian, our archives – which contain issues dating back to 1947 – offer many interesting insights and well-known names. As well as digitalising past print editions in the office to ensure our legacy is preserved and accessible, the Archivists will be responsible for producing the ‘Vintage Varsity’ column online. The column reflects on past Varsity stories in a humorous or reflective way. The Archivists should also be able to act as a point of guidance or assistance for other section editors looking to produce features with a historical or archival focus. We are looking to hire two individuals for this role. To apply for this position, please provide three ideas for a 'Vintage Varsity' column with reference to stories from our online archives (see 'Paper Edition' on the website footer below). (500 words max).

Know your less from your fewer? Have an eye for commas, apostrophes, capital letters and spelling? Our team of sub-editors are the key to ensuring that Varsity maintains its reputation for clear and professional journalism. They ensure that all print editions conform to Varsity’s house style and flag up any content that may be unsuitable for publishing. Sub-editors come into the office to sub our print copy before we send off our pages – it’s fast-paced and a great chance to get involved with the heart of the paper. We are looking to recruit a number of sub-editors as well as a Chief sub-editor who will manage the team to ensure content is reviewed in a timely fashion. Applications for Sub-editor must include a critique of an article from any section from the past couple of terms, with particular attention to the detailed improvements which a sub-editor could make with reference to the Varsity style guide (300 words maximum). The Varsity style guide can be found here.