Join The Tab

Like having fun? Want to be a journalist? Become a Tab writer this semester.


The Tab is Newcastle’s most fun student news site – and we want you to join us.

We have a laugh

We’re part of a nationwide online newspaper group read by over 1.3 million students every month and highly recommended by top journalists, like Maurice Chittenden, the Saturday Editor of the Sunday Times:

“Recognition by The Tab is a great indication of a young journalist’s potential. Students who have worked on The Tab will have a head start on their CV.”

See more of what they say about us here.

We party with the best!

Woof off Courier!

You don’t need any experience, we just want fun and enthusiastic people to join our team.

Joining The Tab gives you a huge advantage if you want to go into journalism.

We can give you work experience at some of the biggest papers and media organisations in the country including The Sun, The Times, The Daily Mail, Buzzfeed and The London Evening Standard.

You’ll also be invited to our  huge end of year summer party full of free booze and food, and our massive Christmas curry night.

We are recruiting for:

– General writers

– News reporters

– Features writers

– Opinion writers

– Fashion writers

– Tab TV Editor

To apply, fill in this form – and send us a couple of quick article ideas.

Must drink less

If you would like more information or have any questions, drop us an email on [email protected]