Apply to Join our Staff
Thank you for expressing interest in the Virginia Review of Politics! Our applications for the Fall 2025 semester are open, and are due on September 4th at 11:59PM. 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.