Edinburgh Student Law Review – Call for Recruitment

The Edinburgh Student Law Review (ESLR) is currently seeking applications to join our team for the 2020/21 academic year. The ESLR was the first publication of its kind in Scotland. Managed and written by students, it aims to provide a forum for law students to engage with current legal issues and debates. It is published annually.

We are recruiting externally for the following roles. Please read the role descriptions carefully before applying. The work of the ESLR begins each September, with a particularly busy period from February to April. In addition to the roles described below, we will also be recruiting for Content Editors at a later date.

Digital Managers (1-2)

• Digital Managers maintain and generate engaging content for the ESLR’s social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) and website.
• Digital Managers must have good social media skills and would ideally have experience in promoting organisations on a digital platform. A good Digital Manager should have experience engaging with diverse online audiences.
• Reporting directly to the Editors-in-Chief.
• Considered for ESLR Board Position upon application.

Finance Officers (1-2)

• Finance Officers are responsible for maintaining the ESLR’s finances. They also source new sponsorship for the ESLR and maintain positive ongoing relationships with our existing sponsors.
• Finance Officers must have good numeracy and communication skills. Ideally, they would have experience in supervising financial accounts (for example as a society treasurer) or in managing sponsorship for other organisations.
• Reporting directly to the Editors-in-Chief.
• Considered for ESLR Board Position upon application.

Events Officer (1)

• The Events Officer organisessocial events for the ESLR. They are also responsible for more formal events such as the annual publication launch and skills training events for prospective authors.
• The Events Officer should have good communication and team-working skills. They should have experience in managing events. The Events Officer should also be able to show initiative in conceiving and planning events.
• Reporting directly to the Editors-in-Chief.
• Considered for ESLR Board Position upon application.

Copy Editors (10-12)

• The Copy Editersedit articles for publication in accordance with the style of the ESLR, as well as ensure said articles are free of grammatical issues, etcetera. Copy Editors generally edit two articles a year.
• Content Editors should have strong language skills and be able to assess an article for its consistency with the House Style. Content Editors should have good time management skills and must be able to complete work to a deadline.
• Reporting to the Chief Copy Editors.

Blog Editors (1-2)

• The Blog Editor edits blog posts for grammar, style, etcetera. They liaise with authors and the Managing Editors to produce the ESLR Blog. The Blog aims to post bi-weekly from November of each academic year.
• The Blog Editor should have strong language skills and experience with editing work for a digital platform. The Blog Editor should have good time management skills and must be able to complete work to a deadline.
• Reporting to the Managing Copy Editor.

It is possible to apply for more than one position. The deadline for applications to all positions is 30th April. Applications can be made to the Editors-in-Chief for all positions via Google Forms at the following link: https://forms.gle/nmRFNXAsgJB9A8k47. It is necessary to have a Google account in order to complete this form but it is easy and free to set one up. You will be asked to upload a current version of your CV. Selected candidates will be invited for a video conference interview.