
Why YOU should write for The Cambridge Tab this Lent
No experience, no problem
Lent Term has officially started, which can only mean one thing, The Cambridge Tab is recruiting again! Do you want to write the stories that matter to you, get your voice heard in Cambridge, and have them all published by a leading national student newspaper? Then, The Cambridge Tab will be perfect for you!
We have opportunities across a range of sections: News, Theatre, Opinions, Features, Interviews, as well as Social Media. What could be better for your CV?
But don’t just take it from me – here’s what The Cambridge Tab’s Lent Term Editorial Team have to say:
An opportunity time to try something new
Anna – Editor-in-Chief
Lent Term is the perfect time to try something new before the chaos of Easter Term – so why not try The Tab? No previous writing or journalism experience is required (we promise!), and it’s a great way to boost your writing skills and have your work published by a nationally-reputed student newspaper!
We have a great variety of sections to get involved in – from Theatre, to News, to Opinion and even Interviews, giving you have the chance to explore a whole range of different forms of journalism and get creative with your writing this term!
The perfect CV-boost
April – Editor-in-Chief
I joined The Cambridge Tab back in Michaelmas 2023 so I’m a bit of a veteran now! What has made me stay so long is our lovely community of writers alongside the many opportunities for editorial progression: You can choose to write on a casual basis or take on some more responsibility in the Senior team to develop some experience. Win win for whichever scenario you’re after and both will boost your CV.
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We are a friendly team committed to what we do and we welcome you to write whatever you want to write about (I’ve written pieces from breaking news to college Halloween costumes, so you really are free to focus on anything you like). I would love to see you join our team this Lent!
Creative freedom and a chance to make friends
Eliza – Theatre Editor
At The Tab you get lots of freedom to choose what you write about – for example, if you’re a theatre writer you can choose which plays you want to review, allowing you to write according to your own schedule.
The Tab is also a great way to get more involved with Cambridge life, allowing you to meet a really welcoming and supportive community of like-minded writers.
Free theatre tickets for you (and sometimes a friend) are also a bonus if you’re reviewing a show!
A chance to write at your own pace
Eleanor – Features Editor
You should write for The Tab because it is an amazing friendly team, you can keep up to date with all the latest news, and it can be as serious or as fun as you like! It is also great for your CV (always a win) and is a great chance to meet other people through the socials! Would definitely recommend!
So, that’s all from us – now it’s up to you to apply! Applications are open until Monday 3rd February and can be found via this link. Good luck!