durham21 People

Oh dear. What has happened here then? No, it's not a police identification parade you cheeky sod. The below, the chosen few, have been plucked from obscurity to steer the shaky boat that is d21 through the 2007/8 season. Although you wouldn't particularly want to see some of these characters next to you in the trenches, you do want them in front of their computer screens conveying their thoughtful opinions and teachings to the benighted student population.

Scroll down even further and you will find details of our current vacancies - we're always looking for new members to join our team of student volunteers who manage and maintain all aspects of the site, so do get in contact if you're interested in getting involved.

durham21 2007-2008

Narayani Menon
Editor
editor@durham21.co.uk

Vicki Raimes
Deputy Editor
v.j.raimes@durham.ac.uk

Alex Marshall
News (National)
news@durham21.co.uk

Eleanor Paton
Student News
studentnews@durham21.co.uk

Zaki Moosa
Opinion
opinion@durham21.co.uk

Sean Barnes
Sport
sport@durham21.co.uk

Ben Robson
Gigs
gigs@durham21.co.uk

Chris Jefferies
Theatre
theatre@durham21.co.uk

Rebecca Thursten
Cinema
cinema@durham21.co.uk

Nathan Griffin
Features
features@durham21.co.uk

John Elmes
Music
music@durham21.co.uk

Olivia Varley-Winter
Books
books@durham21.co.uk

Emma Bradfield
TV & Radio
tv@durham21.co.uk

Becky Cope
Style & Fashion
style@durham21.co.uk

Advertising and Marketing

Kirsty Nunn
Marketing Coordinator
marketing@durham21.co.uk

Victoria Raimes
Advertising and Marketing
v.j.raimes@durham.ac.uk

Web Design

Alex Marshall
Computer Kid
news@durham21.co.uk

In addition to the editorial staff, durham21 comprises dedicated writing and marketing teams, without whose invaluable contribution durham21 would not have enjoyed the success that it has had.

Previous Teams

Get Involved!

Writers

A website is nothing without content. We need a dedicated crew of journalists willing to chase up the latest breaking news, interview and pressurize prominent people in our community, write a preview of the newest theatre productions and concerts. Whether you want to put a Durham slant on an international issue or just write a satirical column, durham21 is the place for you. You don't need any previous experience or knowledge of computers to write for us, just ideas and enthusiasm. There's a section for all styles of writing, investigative journalism, comments and opinion, going out, staying in or features. If you don't think your article fits in any of those categories, we'll make a category for you - it's that simple. Just contact any of our section editors from the list above. We pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable so don't think you won't be appreciated! The editorial team are all both writers and students like you so we understand the pressure of exams, deadlines and hard partying. As far as we’re concerned you are freelance journalists and you can contribute as much or as you like. We don't mind if you want to take a break from writing for a few weeks and we know what it feels like to be an unloved journalist. We think you're bloody great.

Contact: Any of the section Editors

Marketing

We are looking for creative, out-going and highly personable students who want to get involved in the marketing and advertising of an overwhelmingly successful student website. We need people who are willing to take responsibility and use their own initiative in the marketing of durham21 within both their own college and the wider community. The successful candidates will be in charge of co-ordinating advertising campaigns, marketing drives and giving feedback in weekly meetings. As a member of the team you will be vital, and we will listen and act on your suggestions. It's not just sellsellsell - it's about strategising and sweet talking with a dash of blagging – and since we donate all our profits to charity it’s definitely worthwhile.

Contact: Vicki

Programmers and Web Design

The techie side of durham21 is the backbone of our website. As well as working on day to day problem solving, you'll have the opportunity to try new ideas and concepts in an environment where creativity is actively encouraged. The tech team is the foundation stone of our website - would you like to be part of such an important and interesting strongest link? In return for all your efforts we do not offer you money (we donate all our profits to local charities), but we offer you the chance to utilise your skills in a fast-paced environment and for you to build up visibility for your work.

Contact: Vicki

Photographers

We are looking for talented photographers who would like to contribute their work to a new media environment. Contributions could either be tied in with news stories or run independently as a separate section. We can equip you with a digital camera or teach you the skills required to transfer your assets/images to digital format. No previous knowledge of digital imaging is required. In return for all your efforts we do not offer you money, but we offer you the chance to utilise your skills in a fast-paced environment and for you to build up visibility for your work.

Contact: Vicki

Cartoonists and Illustrators

We are looking for talented cartoonists who would like to contribute their work to a new media environment. Contributions could either be tied in with news stories or run independently as a separate section. Do you have artistic talent and biting satire? Would you like your work to be seen by thousands of students each week? No previous knowledge of digital imaging required. In return for all your efforts we do not offer you money, but we offer you the chance to utilise your skills in a fast-paced environment and for you to build up visibility for your work. Although you can submit work on paper, we can also teach you the technical skills to transfer this to the web

Contact: Vicki