Volunteer Today!

We're always looking for more volunteers to help out with the magazine. From creating and editing content to managing our social media, we have a wide range of opportunities available for students and recent graudates to get involved in.

Why Should You Apply?

A list of reasons why you should become part of our team.

Gain experience in a modern and rapidly growing magazine. Learn specific skills related to the industry that you would like to get into.
Work with a fantastic team of volunteering students/graduates and make lifelong friendships by working with people who have the same interests!
Have your work come to life by working alongside our team of artists, who will help you create the best articles and videos possible.
Develop your contact list by networking with individuals working in journalism and the arts.
Receive invaluable mentorship by both our staff and current volunteers to help you improve your set of skills.
Maintain your creative freedom by working with a magazine that is open minded and encourages your input and suggestions.
Work in a space that has a fun, informal and friendly atmosphere.

How Can I Apply?

It's simple! Just follow the instructions below.

Create an Email and attatch the address: editor-in-chief@mouthingoffmagazine.com
Your Email should be Carbon Copied (CC) to: newsdesk@mouthingoffmagazine.com
Your Email Subject should be titled: VOLUNTEER APPLICATION: (*INSERT VOLUNTEER ROLE*)
If you are applying for an editor/videographer position you should attach 2-3 pieces of work that demonstrate your writing or video editing skills. When applying for a role outside the aformentioned please include a CV instead.
In your Email you should write approximately 150 words on each of the following subjects:
Why you want to become a Mouthing Off Magazine Team Member.
What experience you've had that would make you suitable for your chosen role.
What ideas you have for an article, video, our online gallery, social media, or a project (related to the role you are applying for) that you would like to establish to improve the quality and direction of the magazine.

What Happens After I Apply?

Here is what you can expect.

We will look over your application and decide whether we feel that you are right for the role.
If we like the look of your application we will email you back to set up an online interview.
This will just be a casual chat, so there is no need to bring any materials or spend time preparing. The interview will last around 45 minutes.
We will then send a second email in which will either accept or reject your application.

How Much Time Will I Have To Dedicate & What Is Expected Of Me?

We understand that you have other priorities, whether this be your schooling or social life. We are always flexible - the times set out here are simply suggestions.

Editors

Approximate Commitment: 10 Hours per/week

To produce 1-2 Articles per/week.
To edit work sent in by contributors on a regular basis.
To meet up weekly with our editorial team over zoom.
To lead, manage, and support a team of sub-editors and contributing writers.
To conduct written, audio, and video interviews to produce high-quality articles.

Sub-Editors

Approximate Commitment: 8 Hours per/week

To produce 1-2 Articles per/week.
To edit work sent in by contributors on a regular basis.
To meet up weekly with our editorial team over zoom.

Social Media Coordinator

Approximate Commitment: 10 Hours per/week

To design interesting and unique content for one of our many social media pages.
To coordinate their publication and make sure that each post is optimised so that it can reach the largest audience possible.
To engage with our audience and customers and connect them to the magazine.
To organise interesting competitions and online events to increase engagement and social reach.
To connect and work with individuals and businesses relevant to the magazine.

Art Director

Approximate Commitment: 6 Hours per/week

To engage and establish a connection with our Featured & Resident Artists.
To organise and update our Online Art Gallery on a regular basis.
To discover talented artists and connect with them so that they can have their work featured or work with us directly.
To coordinate exhibitions both online and in the real world.

Illustrator

Approximate Commitment: 8 Hours per/week

To illustrate artwork for our articles and videos.
To coordinate with our editorial team and contributors.
To meet up weekly with our editorial team over zoom.

Videographer/Editor

Approximate Commitment: 6 Hours per/week

To edit footage created by Mouthing Off Magazine.
To create dynamic video content and effects.
To come out and help on shoots when it is necessary and possible.

Fishing For A Role?

Here is our voluntering notice board for those of you who are keen to apply to become one of our valued team members. If you can't find the a role that suits you here, then don't be afraid to drop us an email letting us know what you can do. Even if a position isn't currently open or it doesn't exist, we are always interested in hearing your proposal.

Editor Positions

Politics & News Editor

1 Position Available

Film & Television Editor

1 Position Available

Creative Writing Editor

1 Position Available

Music Editor

1 Position Available

Arts Editor

1 Position Available

Sub-Editor Positions

Politics & News Sub-Editor

2 Positions Available

Film & Television Sub-Editor

1 Position Available

Creative Writing Sub-Editor

1 Position Available

Music Sub-Editor

2 Position Available

Arts Sub-Editor

2 Positions Available

Other Positions

Social Media Coordinator

No Positions Available

Videographer/Editor

1 Position Available

Art Director

1 Position Available

Illustrator

No Positions Available