The Leeds Tab is looking for new writers! Could it be you?

Have you always wanted to be a writer? Do you want to develop your journalistic skills, expand your CV or give a voice to student matters in Leeds?

If so, The Leeds Tab is the place for you! We will be hosting a second open meeting at Dry Dock on Monday 10th November at 6pm for everyone interested in joining our team of writers.

We don’t just cover news on campus, we’re open to covering anything Leeds and its students!

Here’s what you should know about us

The Tab is one of the biggest youth media sites in Britain, covering over 30 uni cities. Articles written for The Leeds Tab have made their way into national newspapers, so there are countless opportunities for your work to reach wide audiences.

Graduates, having written for The Tab, have gone on to write for major companies such as Vogue, BBC, ITV, The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian and many more!

How often should I write?

Worried about the added pressure on top of working towards your degree? Worry no more, as The Tab is very flexible and can easily fit around your studies.

The editorial team is also always on hand to help you refine your articles and improve your skills. The team also work alongside an Assistant Editor at HQ, adding professional insight to our output.

Here are a few of our most recent articles:

• Leeds students jailed after claiming £140,000 on train refunds through delay ‘loophole’
• Frazzled by uni? Here are seven places in Leeds to reclaim the title of academic weapon
• Arrest made following ‘shocking and horrific’ rape in the toilet of a busy Leeds bar

Some of our favourite articles from the past year include:

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Whether the prospect of boosting your CV is what’s swaying you into joining our writing team, or the idea of meeting like-minded creatives, we can’t wait to meet you at Dry Dock on Monday 10th November at 6pm.

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