W’SUP News is Western Sydney University’s student-run publication highlighting the student voice through the Student Publications Committee. We aim to showcase the stories, diversity, and talents of Western’s community and beyond. In 2026 the Student Publication will migrate with the Western Sydney University Student Union (WSUSU). We are looking for eager student leaders interested in producing and editing student news to fill the committee’s new roles.
W’SUP News publishes:
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- Online at wsup.news
- A physical print edition a minimum of four times a year
- Multimedia content including video and photography for online and social media channels
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Student Eligibility
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- Currently enrolled Western Sydney University student registered in a minimum of one (1) subject
- Ability to reliably travel across the campus network
- Attend a weekly on campus editorial workshop
- Availability to attend an in-person group interview at the Parramatta South campus on the 12th of November, if shortlisted (In the case of exams or special circumstance please still apply)
- Attendance at inductions between the 8th of December and the 10th of December 2025, and the strategic planning session on the 15th of December if selected
- Ability to fulfil the role for a minimum of 12 months from January 1st 2026 to December 31st 2026 if selected
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Journalistic experience is not required. Demonstrable experience, skills, and passion will be considered alongside previous experience. The editor role is a professional learning and development opportunity aimed to increase students’ skills and confidence. Staff members will provide relevant training, support skill development, and advise on editorial processes.
It showed me how everything I’ve learned can be used in real life. And I loved it. I loved every bit of it. I loved the collaboration with my team where we would ask each other for support, where we would bounce ideas off each other for pitches and stories. I never felt abandoned. I never felt isolated. I felt so supported. I experimented with so many mediums, not only articles, but opinion pieces, reviews, photo essays, feature writing, investigative work. I wrote media releases and covered events. I was able to create such a diverse portfolio in such a short amount of time, and it was wonderful.
Editorial Team Responsibilities:
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- Building and maintaining a network of reporters.
- Upholding the Student Publications Committee policy and values.
- Collating content for either print or digital publications.
- Marketing and distributing publications across the campus network.
- Surveying audience’s feedback on publications and recording qualitative and quantitative responses to guide publishing decisions.
- Attending the monthly publication all team meeting.
- Contributing a total of 10 hours per week to the publication. 6 hours on campus, 4 hours from location of choice.
- Understanding and implementing the MEAA’s Journalist Code of Ethics
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W’SUPNews Editorial Team Organisational Chart
There are six (6) Editorial positions available, with one (1) person appointed to each position.
Portfolios
Your application requires a portfolio submission with a minimum of three (3) pieces.
You are not expected to create original work for the application and can utilise work that you already have.
These include:
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- Completed assessments
- Unpublished or published articles
- A video showreel
- Essays or reports
- Personal websites or blogs
- Art and/or design projects
- Social media campaign plans
- Yearbooks
- Presentations or pitch decks
- Storyboards and/or flatplans
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Timeline
Click below to read the draft Publications Policy for 2026
Click below to read the draft Position Descriptions for 2026
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