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2	NO EXPERIENCE NECCESARY FOR THESE ROLES! You will be working with the current team before taking over.
3	IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, please email editor@strathclydetelegraph.com with the position you are applying for. We will be holding elections for all roles (apart from columnists) on April 4th, 2022.
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6	No experience neccesary. However, a passion/ interest in thing outlined in the description is important as well as a level of commitment to the role (just be aware that things can get busy as editor in chief in particular).		No experience needed to become a section editor. Just a passion for the position you are running for! There is no minimum amount of articles that need to be written (although writing for your section/ any section as and when you can is encouraged). Generally, all section editors normally: - Come up with story ideas for their section and stay up to date with current events/ trends that are related to their section - help writers with developing pitches into stories - edit pieces submitted by writers in line with our style guide (you will receive training) - Come to society meetings Below are vague descriptions but section editors can come up with their own ideas about their section, too! This is a way for you to try and explore what you enjoy and what works well.		No managing experience/ previous experience needed for the below but you should have an interest within the area you are applying for (social media, admin, events organising, fundraising)
7	Editor in Chief	Focuses on overseeing the section editors, organising regular meetings and pushing the direction of the paper towards new heights. Head of the paper and a great position for someone who is motivated (and doesn't mind a little admin). Helps subeditor with editing, and any other editors/ managers as issues arise.	News	Sources stories on current events that impact students, glasgow news, general news. Works together with Local Democracy reporter.	Social Media Manager	Manages all social media presence and communications. Schedules posts, creates online community
8	Subeditor	Oversees publication of final pieces on WordPress/ of pieces going into print edition, check they are in line with Strath Union media policy and paper's style guide. This is a great one for your CV when it comes to applying for editorial roles, as you'll show awareness in media law and editing skills.	Local Democracy Reporter (Strath Union)	Build relatonships with Strath Union, reports on things happening within student politics (news and feaures), university events. Works together with News Editor.	Events Manager	Think of events we can run as a societty (socials, educationa), assist fundraising manager in organising fundraising events. Able to create fun events for journalism students and other students looking to get involved with student journalism.
9			Environment/ Science	Reports on climate, environment, science related topics (news , features, op-eds)	Fundraising Manager	Responsible for reaching out to potential donors, help EiC with organising advertising, create fundraising campaigns (bake sales, gofundme etc), liase with other societies to organise joint fundraising
10			Politics	Reports on politics (local, national, UK, global). News and features, op-eds
11			Long Reads	Longer style features deep-diving into issues to require further exploring.	Experience in InDesign (or - if you don't have experience - an interest in learning) would be preferred for this role.
12			Music	Comes up with music themed news and feature stories, liaises with press officers for press tickets/ review opportunities to gigs/ shows or interview singers/ bands/ people in the music industry.	Layout/ Graphic Designer	Design Print Editions, Help with ad hoc graphic design for socials and website
13			Culture (Film, TV, Books, Arts, Culture)	Reports on the performing arts, travel, film, television, books. Liases with PRs for press tickets for theatre and cinema, review copies for books, comedy shows. Also manages creative writing submissions by our writers.
14			Tech and Gaming	Reports on tech (apps, games, gadgets ...) and gaming.
15			Lifestyle	Lifestyle can cover a broad range of things including travel, relationships, life hacks/ advice, advice pieces, health, horoscopes (SO MUCH SCOPE HERE!). Pitches news, features and op-eds.
16			Food	Food/ restaurants around glasgow, news/ features on trends and recipes, student favourites. Liases with PRs for reviews/ interviews
17			Fashion and Beauty	Reports on fashion and beauty (trends, current debates, favourite tools/ looks, spotted at strathcyde..) (news , features, op-eds)
18			Trends	Internet culture, TikTok trends, memes, fun topics.
19			Opinion	Op-eds on current topics or important issues.
20			Sport	Covers sport generally but also university sport. Builds relationships with Strath Sport, VP Sport, and sports teams at Strathcyde. Liasies with teams/ PRs to get tickets for sporting events
21			Multimedia	Comes up with Multimedia ideas (videos for youtube channel, podcast ideas....). Works with Social media manager on what content works well for social media.
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