Applications to join Varsity’s social media team in Easter 2026 are now open. Apply to take your place at the beating heart of Cambridge’s current discourse and history.

Varsity is the oldest and only independent student newspaper in Cambridge, and one of only three in the UK. We hold institutions to account, representing the interests of students with integrity, ambition, and a creative edge.

This tradition, which began with the paper’s creation in 1947, has seen Varsity break many historical and discourse-shaping stories. In 1953, we reported on Watson and Crick’s discovery of the structure of DNA. In the past year, we have covered the University’s internal discussions over divestment, and just this term, we reported on the decision to continue the veterinary medicine course after months of uncertainty.

Varsity is, however, much more than just news. We have space for your opinions, interviews, and investigations, as well as room for you to express your tastes in fashion, music, or film and TV, and a section devoted to letting students have their say on the latest theatre productions in Cambridge.

Now is the ideal time to join Varsity.

How to apply

We are looking to recruit an expanded social media team this term, to work alongside the two Easter Social Media Managers – ideally, the team will include those with experience in producing quality content for platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Successful applicants will have ideas for rejuvenating Varsity’s social media presence to expand the paper’s readership and reach. This would include ideas for producing multi-media and short-form content, particularly Instagram carousels and Reels.

All applications must include:

• Your full name, subject, year, and college.
• Any other extracurricular commitments in Easter term and availability to produce content from the end of April until roughly mid-August.
• A critique of our current social media presence (300 words max).
• Any experience you have for the role (300 words max).
• Three ideas for Instagram posts or stories (200 words max).

Applications must be submitted to applications@varsity.co.uk by midday on Wednesday the 1st of April.

The Editor-in-Chief of Varsity in Easter term will be Ell Heeps (elh93). Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about the application process or what it’s like to contribute to the paper’s social media output.

Best of luck with your applications!