The Newcastle Tab is recruiting – and we want you

Fancy trying out a new skill? Or updating your CV? Or even just joining a super fun (hot) community of writers? Join The Newcastle Tab! No prior experience necessary!

Come along to our open meeting in Luther’s Bar in the Student Union on September 23rd at 6:30pm. We welcome everyone of all experiences and promise an evening at spoons is never wasted x

What is The Tab?

The Tab has something for every student, from students; from breaking news to covering fun features, there are so many opportunities for anyone who chooses to write for us.

From Cambridge to Birmingham, every uni city has a Tab, and The Tab Newcastle boasts over 17k followers on Instagram as well as student readers – an ideal way to get your work out there.

Recent stories include reporting on a Newcastle University graduate’s Olympic gold to a student running the Great North Run after his dad was tragically paralysed

Our recent features include a 2024 guide to Freshers’ Week (spoiler: Avoid flatcest) and Newcastle graduates’ biggest regrets. 

Why should you write for The Tab?

As a writer for The Tab Newcastle, your stories will be seen by thousands of readers across the country – perfect for a budding journalist. There is no pressure – write however much you want whenever you want, and there is no added stress during exam season!

Our editorial team will work with you to coach and improve your writing – experience does not matter. Plus, the team will work alongside an Assistant Editor based at the London HQ, who will provide training and advice that isn’t available anywhere else.

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Tab graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Vice, The Guardian, Vogue, ITV, Buzzfeed and many more international media companies – it’s a great addition to any CV.

It’s also a great way to meet new people -from weekly meetings to socials, each week you can catch up with friends over a well deserved alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) beverage.

Get involved!

If you can’t make it to the first open meeting, don’t worry! There will be meetings hosted every Monday at Holy Hobo, and a Facebook group chat where you can grab a commission and chat about breaking news.

If you want to know more or be added to the group chat, DM us on our Insta @thetabnewcastle – perfect if you have any article ideas that you already want to pitch!

See you there xx

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