Are you the next Degrees North Editor?

University of Sunderland’s student magazine, Degrees North (DN), is now recruiting for the Editors role. If you’re looking to be a blip on the radar of student journalism, this could be your big break.

DN’s incumbent Editor, Jamie Smith, finishes up his term at the end of April. He said: “I’ve interviewed some of my favourite bands and been able to write about some of my favourite subjects. Plus the head rush from all the power is immense!

“To do the job you need a raft of skills: you need to hit your deadlines every time, you need to not panic when under pressure, you need to be organised, ambitious, headstrong, personable. . . the list goes on. But, more than anything, you have to have the desire and drive to succeed.”

Applicants need to be in their second year or later, to have experience of working with Apple Macs, a working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop, relevant journalistic or editorial experience and, preferably, a knowledge of web design. Applications open in May.

I caught up with Jamie earlier today (see below), check out his advice for anyone thinking of putting themselves forward for the position.

Thinking of putting yourself forward? Email Marian Alderson on marian.alderson@sunderland.ac.uk or Jamie on dnmagazine@sunderland.ac.uk.