Are you an aspiring writer? Would you like to meet like-minded creatives and journalists? Fancy building a new skill, or diversifying your CV? Then The Leeds Tab is for you!
We will be hosting our first open meeting at Dry Dock on Thursday 16th October at 5pm for all those interested in joining us as a writer.
We cover everything, from breaking news on campus, to think pieces on the latest viral music.
So, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the meeting.
What actually is The Tab?
The Tab is one of the biggest youth media sites in Britain, and covers 32 uni cities – from London to Edinburgh. That means articles you write for The Leeds Tab have the potential to reach a really wide audience.
A couple of our favourite articles include: Exams, dating and clubbing: A final year’s guide to making the most of uni in Leeds, and Leeds Beckett grad made £200,000 from business he started in his uni dorm.
Our recent stories include: Leeds PSG holds protests on campus for Palestinian offer holders trapped in Gaza, and From disco Spoons to campus takeover: A full rundown of Bonnie Blue’s Leeds Freshers’ event.
Tab graduates have gone on to write for VICE, BBC, Vogue, BuzzFeed, The Times, ITV, The Guardian, The Independent, The Financial Times and more.
How much do I need to write?
Writing for The Tab is super flexible and fits around your studies. Essentially, you can write as many articles as you like – whether that means writing two or 20. Either way, we offer an amazing opportunity to get your writing out there.
And, regardless of your experience, The Tab’s editorial team is here to help improve your skills. The team also work with an Assistant Editor based at HQ, so you can learn even more from the experts.
Besides boosting your CV, The Leeds Tab is a great way to make friends through our frequent meetings and socials, meaning you’re really making the most of your time at Leeds. Whether you’re a fresher or Master’s student, we want you!
So, don’t forget, we’re meeting at Dry Dock on Thursday 16th October at 5pm, and we can’t wait to meet you.
If you have any further questions or want to learn more, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
