Cardiff Tab Editor Jobs 2026/27 Open | Cardiff 2026

Key Points

• The Cardiff Tab is recruiting for its 2026/27 editorial team with two positions available: Features Editor and Social Media Editor.
• Applications are open to all Cardiff students regardless of prior experience, year of study, or degree; no previous writing for the publication is required.
• Deadline for applications is Thursday, 30th April 2026.
• Roles emphasise passion for journalism, story-chasing, social media trends, and student-relevant content like memes, breaking news, features, and campus life.
• Responsibilities include editing articles, fact-checking, reaching out for comments, creating memes and social content, and supporting the Editor-in-Chief.
• Examples of covered stories include Cardiff SU’s suspension of the Men’s Cricket Society, job application struggles for Cardiff graduates, Welsh universities’ deficits, and Welsh Varsity coverage.
• The publication has a contribution team of over 90 writers and a Social Media Editor role managing Instagram (16k followers), Facebook, and TikTok support.

Cardiff (Cardiff Daily) April 21, 2026 – The Cardiff Tab, a leading student publication covering campus news and lifestyle, has launched recruitment for its 2026/27 editorial team, announcing two key editor positions open to all students.

What Positions is The Cardiff Tab Recruiting For?

The announcement, published directly by The Cardiff Tab editorial team, details openings for Features Editor and Social Media Editor. These roles form part of the 2026/27 team, with responsibilities spanning content creation, editing, and audience engagement.

As stated in the recruitment post by The Cardiff Tab, “With two positions available, from creating the funniest, brain rot coded memes, to covering the latest breaking stories from around Cardiff, we want you to join our team.” The post highlights that applications are open to all students,

“regardless of your previous experience, year or degree,”

adding that

“the beauty of these positions is that you learn as you go, with the support of the rest of the editorial team behind you.”

When Do Applications Close for The Cardiff Tab Roles?

Applications close on Thursday, 30th April 2026, giving prospective candidates just over a week from the 21 April announcement to apply. The Cardiff Tab urges urgency, stating,

“so get applying now!”

The post notes prior contribution experience is not mandatory, though beneficial:

“We are lucky enough at The Cardiff Tab to have a contribution team of over 90 writers, but you do not have to of written for us previously to put yourself forward for these positions, although it would be help you.”

What Qualifications Does The Cardiff Tab Require?

Core requirements across roles include determination, passion for journalism, and a nosy instinct for scoops. Training is provided by experienced editors.

According to the recruitment details from The Cardiff Tab,

“All you really need is determination, a passion for journalism, which will be backed up by training provided by our experienced editors to get you started. It also wouldn’t hurt if you’re a tad nosy to get all those inside Cardiff scoops.”

Candidates must handle fast-paced news, fact-check stories, source comments from organisations like Cardiff University, and chase exclusives ahead of competitors.

The roles prepare participants for newsroom careers through investigative work, standard reporting, and editing.

What Does the Unspecified Editor Role Entail?

One position focuses on news and breaking stories. Responsibilities include chasing impactful Cardiff stories, reacting to evolving news, securing comments, fact-checking, and editing contributor articles alongside the Editor-in-Chief.

The Cardiff Tab describes it:

“You will be responsible for making sure The Cardiff Tab continues to chase the big stories which mean something to the students. This position requires a drive to chase the most exciting and interesting stories from around Cardiff.”

It continues:

“The role requires someone who reacts to fast-paced and evolving stories, as news changes all day, every day. You will need to be able, and feel comfortable, reaching out organisations, like Cardiff Uni, and people for comment on big stories, as well making sure all stories are fact checked and sources are provided.”

Further duties involve urgency in scoops, investigative pieces, weekly article production, and guidance for writers:

“You will need to have a passion for chasing stories, and an urgency to be the first publication to pick up scoops before the competition gets to them first. The role can vary to working on investigative and exclusive pieces, to standard news write ups, a standard practice in journalism, able to prepare you for a future career in a newsroom.”

“You will work alongside the Editor-in-Chief when editing contributors articles, making sure they have the guidance to improve their writing for the next article they pick up. The aim is to have an attention to detail, and to write and edit weekly articles.”

What are the Features Editor Duties at The Cardiff Tab?

The Features Editor oversees fun, creative content on student life, including opinions, nightlife, fashion, food, quizzes, guides, and campus commentary.

The Cardiff Tab states:

“As Features Editor you’ll be in charge of writing and editing the most fun and ridiculous feature pieces. You’ll be able to cover every aspect of student life from opinions and nightlife to fashion and food.”

It adds:

“There’s a lot of room to be creative in this role and we want someone who is witty, opinionated and knows what’s relevant to students. You will be working on pieces that cover current opinions, fun guides and witty commentary on campus life, you will also oversee the quizzes, opinion pieces, guides and other fun stories that we write.”

What Does the Social Media Editor Role Involve?

The Social Media Editor manages Instagram (16k followers) and Facebook, plus TikTok support, focusing on trends, memes, and engagement.

Per The Cardiff Tab:

“A social media editor you’ll have you will have creative control over The Cardiff Tab’s socials, including Instagram and Facebook. Our Instagram has a following of 16k followers, and it’s your job to keep them up to date on important articles, as well as keeping them entertained with memes relevant to Cardiff and student’s lifestyle.”

Duties include:

“You must have an eyesore the latest trends, memes and aesthetics. We want you to keep up with our iconic video interviews, BNOC competitions and library crush features, as well as introducing your own content that The Cardiff Tab can become recognisable for.”

Responsibilities cover advertising articles, daily stories, memes, audience growth, and camera-facing TikTok support:

“Your responsibilities will include advertising our articles, posting regular daily content on our stories, sharing memes, growing our audience and keeping our followers engaged. You should also be comfortable being in front of the camera as you will be supporting the TikTok Editor in creating innovative content for our TikTok page.”

The role suits social media experts:

“This role is made for someone who knows the ins and outs of social media, can keep up to date on all the recent and most popular trends, and is ready for some impressive experience to put on their CV.”

Background of the Development

The Cardiff Tab operates as an independent student media outlet at Cardiff University, known for hyper-local coverage of campus scandals, lifestyle features, and Welsh student issues. Established as part of The Tab national network, its Cardiff edition has built a reputation for scoops on university societies, graduate employment challenges, and financial pressures on Welsh higher education institutions, as evidenced by the linked stories.

Recruitment drives like this one sustain its volunteer-driven model, drawing from a pool of over 90 contributors to maintain daily output amid evolving student media landscapes. This 2026/27 call aligns with academic calendar transitions, targeting fresh talent post-exams.

Prediction: Impact on Cardiff Students

This recruitment can provide Cardiff students with accessible entry points into journalism and media skills, offering hands-on training in reporting, editing, and digital content without experience barriers. It enables portfolio-building for CVs through published work on real stories, potentially aiding future newsroom or marketing careers.

For the wider student audience, sustained editorial roles ensure continued coverage of pertinent issues like society suspensions, job market struggles, and university finances, keeping campus discourse informed and engaged via social channels. Participants may gain networks with university organisations and competitors, while the publication’s growth in followers could amplify student voices on local matters.