Applications for Editors (OPEN)

Call for Applications for Editors 

Calling all students and young professionals! The European Student Think Tank (EST) is looking to recruit new editors to become an integral part of our Editorial Office. You will work in an online space alongside our talented writers. As an editor you will review and polish insightful and engaging articles on European Affairs topics.

The EST was established in 2010 to provide a platform for young academics to critically explore European affairs, engage with contemporary issues, and develop strong connections with like-minded people. The EST has now accrued a mass following (14,000 Facebook followers and 31,000 LinkedIn followers), so your work will be consumed and appreciated by a wide audience.

As an editor, you will be responsible for proofreading, reviewing the structure and writing, and strengthening the argumentation of articles received by the Editorial Office. 

Requirements

  • You should have, or be in the process of getting, a university degree. Bachelor, Master, and PhD students are welcome, as well as young professionals.
  • No professional editing experience is required to apply to this position, but a strong interest in learning to edit must be demonstrated.
  • You should have an excellent command of the English language (C1).
  • You should have a strong understanding of and interest for European affairs.
  • You should have a working knowledge of APA style referencing.
  • You should be ready to commit to the EST for the term 2024-25 (on average 3-5 hours per week).
  • You should complete our editing exercise (see the Google Form).

Benefits

  • Read and edit interesting and relevant articles: Editors have the opportunity to read articles on a range of timely topics, which enables them to broaden their grasp of European affairs. Our submissions range from discussions of politics and current events, to theoretical considerations of the idea of Europe itself. No two submissions are the same, and our editors are always learning!
  • Contribute to the publication of high-quality articles: As an editor in the EST, you will be tasked with polishing our writers’ submissions, while benefiting from the guidance of our Editorial Board. You will be essential in the publication of articles on our website and in our peer-reviewed journal, the European Policy Review.
  • Build a global network: The EST is your chance to work closely with an international team of students and young professionals from both European and non-European countries, and to form connections based on your common interests.
  • Strengthen your skills: As an editor in the EST, you have access to a range of trainings and opportunities to develop your soft skills, including editing, policy-writing, public speaking, teamwork, and communication.
  • Boost your CV and receive a certificate: Being an editor in the EST looks great to employers, as it demonstrates a sustained understanding of international and European affairs, and a great interest in and commitment to shaping policy! In addition, we are more than happy to provide a recommendation letter for our editors once they finish their term with us. 

Application Process

You can submit your application by filling out this form. You will have to answer a few short questions, as well as uploading your CV (max. 2 pages) and completing our editing exercise.

The Call for Applications will be open until 23rd October 2024. Applications will be screened on a rolling basis, so you can be contacted for an interview as of the beginning of October. If we find suitable candidates before the deadline, the EST reserves the right to close the call earlier. 

Expected start date is October 2024.

We look forward to reading your application! 

If you have further questions please send an email to editorinchief@esthinktank.com or deputy.editor@esthinktank.com. 

Note: All positions are voluntary and unpaid, and are open to ALL students and young professionals. In order to become a member please take into consideration that there is a membership fee of 5€ to help cover the administrative costs of the organisation.