We want you! The Tab Edinburgh is looking for new writers and video journalists

Ever had a ridiculous night out that deserves to be documented? Spotted something bizarre on campus? Got an opinion about Edinburgh student life that you desperately need to share?

We want your stories.

We are also looking for students interested in video journalism, whether that means filming events, interviewing people or making videos about what is happening around Edinburgh. Everyone is invited, you just have to study at a university in Edinburgh. 

You do not need to study journalism. You do not need a portfolio. Most importantly, you do not need to know exactly what you are doing yet.

If you can spot a good story, we can help you turn it into an article. If video is more your thing, we can help you get involved with filming and reporting too.

And it does not matter which university you go to. We are open to students from universities across Edinburgh.

So, what could you write about?

Pretty much anything that students care about.

That could mean university news, student politics, nightlife, culture, events or the latest drama on campus. You could also write about something completely unexpected.

For video journalists, it could mean covering events, getting student reactions or putting together videos about whatever is happening around the city.

The best stories often start with a simple question, a strange sight or something that makes you think, “Surely someone else needs to know about this.”

And if you have an idea, you can pitch it.

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You could write stories like this:

• Edinburgh University Cricket Club faces compulsory training following culture complaints
• ‘Cultural vandalism’: Uni of Edinburgh to close Scottish and Celtic programmes for 2027
• My £90,000 student debt is growing faster than I can pay it – I prefer blissful ignorance

Or create social content like this:

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Should the University of Edinburgh use international fees to fund social housing? One candidate says yes. A spokesperson for Edinburgh University said: “The university plays an important role in the city-wide efforts to tackle Edinburgh’s housing emergency, including through our membership of the Strategic Housing Partnership, which brings together key stakeholders to address accommodation shortages and homelessness. We are committed to driving positive change in the region and we have invested nearly £8m in socially-positive causes that help improve the lives of people living in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Through this fund, we have also been able to support the expansion of social housing schemes and help people with experience of homelessness maintain long-term tenancies. We continue to work closely with partner organisations across the city to find solutions to these issues.” #edinburgh #edinburghuni #housing #Scotland #uoe

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Come meet the editorial team

The Tab Edinburgh is kicking off the new academic year with an open meeting at West Nic Records at 6pm on Wednesday 30 September.

Come along, meet the team and find out what writing, reporting and video journalism for The Tab is actually like. You can bring story ideas, ask questions or just come and see what it is all about.

West Nic Records. 6pm. Wednesday 30 September.

Bring yourself. Bring your ideas. We will see you there.