Apply to Join our Staff
Thank you for expressing interest in the Virginia Review of Politics! Our applications for the Fall 2025 semester have closed; please check this page again in the spring! No experience is required for any of our positions. You can apply for and join multiple departments. In fact, that’s a great way to get further involved with the publications!
If you have any questions about anything in general or about a specific application or department, please email the Editor-in-Chief Sarah Ahmad (wtv8qj@virginia.edu), the head of that department (as indicated on the application), or our general email virginiareviewofpolitics@gmail.com. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to reading your application!
Editorials
The Editorials Department produces high quality op-eds about politics - broadly defined. You can see examples of past op-eds our writers have produced at https://virginiapolitics.org/online-posts. We are recruiting for a variety of positions, including Staff Writers (who produce two op-eds a semester), Junior and Senior Editors (who edit writers’ pieces and are in charge of a group of writers), and a Spanish Team (who produce original op-eds in Spanish). You do not need to have prior experience writing or editing for a publication, nor do you need to be a political wonk by any means. We are looking for writers to cover a wide range of topics as well as writers who offer unique perspectives.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Managing Editor Owen Andrews (nen6wj@virginia.edu).
Interviews and Features
Interviews and Features comprises various platforms for staffers to stimulate conversations about current issues, local and global. In addition to interviews, being a part of this staff will give you the opportunity to create a podcast, host events and discussions, and other engaging projects. Staff are expected to produce two pieces a semester.
Please contact Interviews and Features Editor Allison Svetitz (uaf7bz@virginia.edu) with any questions.
Operations
The Operations Department is responsible for assisting the mission and operations of the Virginia Review of Politics. The Operations Department includes 5 teams:
Finance – fundraising, grant application, budget creation & expense tracking
Social Media – post creation & maintain a strong online presence (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
Publishing and Productions – create VRoP newsletter, ensure the VRoP website stays up to date, and create graphics for and produce the print publication (publishing content, designing layout, streamlining navigation)
Events – plan political and journalism related events open to all of UVA or closed professional development events for VRoP staff only
Partnerships – alumni network, relationships/partnerships with other CIOs & outreach efforts with the local and national community
Email Operations Manager Matt Wilson (dch7qv@virginia.edu) with any questions.