The Forum - Student Positions
About this role
Build Your Future in Communication! – Including the Forum!
Are you passionate about journalism, media, writing, editing, digital storytelling, or research? Westminster offers multiple year-round student employment opportunities through the Communications Program and The Forum, our student-run news organization. Explore roles that match your skills and goals—from tutoring and tech support to reporting and editorial leadership.
Join The Forum: Student-Run Campus News
Love journalism, multimedia, or leading creative teams? Join The Forum, Westminster’s student-run news organization. Get hands-on experience in digital content creation, reporting, editing, and managing media projects. These are evergreen roles, open year-round.
Media & Editorial Support (Level II – $12.50/hour)
• Podcast & Video Editor – Create and edit multimedia stories for campus audiences - Accepting Applications
• Social & Online Editor – Publish stories, manage the website, and run social media - Accepting Applications
• Advertising & Business Manager – Handle advertising, promotions, and budgeting - Not accepting applications
Editorial Leadership (Level III – $13.50/hour)
• Managing Editor – Guide writers, oversee deadlines, and support the Editor in Chief - Accepting Applications
• Editor in Chief – Lead the entire publication, assign stories, and shape editorial direction - Not Accepting applications
Perfect for Students Who:
• Are studying Communication, English, Business, Journalism, or related fields
• Want to build a portfolio in writing, podcasting, video, or leadership
• Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced, and creative environments
• Are excited to shape the voice of student media
Diversity and Inclusion
Promote an Inclusive Westminster through demonstration of the commitments include in the Westminster University Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related diversity, equity and Inclusion both individually and as related to my filed of work, profession or discipline.
For questions about this position, please contact Matthew Baker at [email protected]
Company at a glance
Based in the heart of the capital’s research and educational hub, The School of Life Sciences occupies modern laboratories with excellent facilities supporting cutting-edge research in a number of disciplines, including: molecular and cellular biology, fermentation and biotechnology, human health and performance and public health.
Funded by grants from national and international funding bodies and industrial partnerships, notable examples of internationally recognised research within the School include, but are not limited to, research on biopolymers and nanotechnology, obesity, cancer, inflammation, human exercise performance and ageing, nutrition and global public health, social prescribing and resilience. Our academic experts provide consultancy, applied research and thought leadership across the public, private and third sectors, including the NHS, local authorities, Life Sciences and Health Companies.
Many of our degrees are recognised or accredited by international and national professional bodies. Led by Professor Alistair Mathie, we offer a wide range of foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses, preparing students to be global citizens at the cutting edge of life science research, technology, entrepreneurship and innovation.
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