Attention aspiring journos: Applications are open for The Exeter Tab’s 25/26 editorial team

The Exeter Tab is officially opening applications for its 2025/26 editorial team, and we’re looking for a fresh new group of students to take the lead.

As most of our current editorial team are graduating, we’re recruiting for the roles of Editor in Chief, News Editor, and TikTok Editor. Whether you’re interested in breaking news, writing fun stories, or creating content for socials, this is your chance to shape the next year of The Exeter Tab.

You don’t need to have loads of experience, you just need to be a university student in Exeter who’s keen to get stuck into journalism. Training and support will be also provided by experienced journalists at The Tab HQ, so you’ll be guided every step of the way.

All we ask is that you’re able to attend and help run weekly meetings in Exeter.

Holding an editorial role at The Exeter Tab is a fantastic opportunity, offering invaluable journalism experience that can open many doors, and looks great on your CV.

You’ll also get the chance to write articles for our national site which attracts around nine million views per month, attend fun events with other Tab teams at our HQ in London, as well as receive in-depth training from qualified journalists.

So, if you’re ready to build your skills, grow your portfolio and be part of a team making real impact on campus, we’d love to hear from you.

The deadline for submitting applications is Monday 5th April at 2pm, so don’t miss it!

Editor in Chief

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This role is suited to someone who holds great leadership and teamwork skills, motivated and highly organised.

As Editor in Chief, you’ll have responsibility in overseeing and running the entire team, leading the direction of coverage, writing your own articles across news, features and experience pieces whilst also commissioning and editing articles from writers.

You’ll also communicate with The Tab HQ, who are there to offer support and assist you with their invaluable journalistic experience.

Furthermore, you’ll have a passion for keeping The Exeter Tab on top of all the latest news and ensuring all of the team are motivated and working on something new so that the team is as good as it can be.

The role is really rewarding and a great opportunity to get involved in leading a team, as well as being invaluable experience for those wanting a career in journalism.

You’ll be working on stories like these:

• This Girl Can run floods Exeter streets with pink positivity

• No chance of a second date: Here are Exeter students’ WORST date stories

• ‘I’ve had enough’: Exeter students call out TP ticket re-sellers’ ‘predatory’ behaviour

News Editor

It’s important to stay informed and knowledgeable about all the latest news in Exeter by keeping your ear to the ground.

The fast-paced nature of news requires careful selection in your work, meaning when a story emerges, you need to be able to work swiftly and efficiently to get it published.

The News Editor is in charge of creating news articles for The Exeter Tab, writing every week, and assisting the Editor in Chief by editing articles.

You’ll also commission stories to writers, and occasionally help with features, if required.

You’ll be working on stories like these:

• University of Exeter students host event tackling gender bias in sport

• Freedom Society investigated by Exeter Students’ Guild following allegations of Islamophobia

• Exeter University produces booklet to help staff make courses more trans-inclusive

TikTok Editor

You’ll be working alongside the Social Media Editor and the other section editors to promote The Exeter Tab’s content on TikTok.

Similar to the Social Media Editor, this is a fun and creative role that requires you to have your meme culture knowledge down, ensuring The Exeter Tab stays on trend.

You should also be comfortable being in front of the camera as you will be expected to make regular vox pops and present the news articles we publish.

Experience in creating and editing TikTok content is desired.

You’ll be making posts like these:

@thetab.exeter

They served Junt #jepic #jedward #exeter #university #exeteruniversity @JedwardTiktok #fyp

♬ original sound – Essa

@thetab.exeter Getting to know what Exeter is REALLY like 🤭 #exeter #exetah #forum #campus #university #exeteruniversity #fyp #student ♬ Walking Around – Instrumental Version – Eldar Kedem

Interested?

If you’re keen to apply, you can do so by filling in our Google Form below.

And, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to DM us on Instagram.

Don’t forget, applications close on Monday 5th May at 2pm!