Editorial Team (Writers)

We’re looking for unique, original content

We’re especially interested in contributors who want to tell stories we haven’t heard yet.

That means:

• original ideas rather than generic content
• interview-led features and conversations
• storytelling rooted in people, place and change
• work connected to North Shields and the wider area

If you enjoy meeting people, asking questions and following an idea through — you’ll likely be a great fit.

We don’t have the capacity to train people from the ground up, but we love working with people who are passionate, eager to learn, willing to share their experience, and have a clear idea of what they want to create. You’ll be part of a skilled team, making it a great space to learn from others, swap ideas, and grow through collaboration.

How we work

I Love North Shields is a small, community-led platform with a wide reach. To keep things sustainable and respectful of everyone’s time, we collaborate with people who:

• are self-motivated
• can work independently
• bring ideas rather than waiting for briefs
• communicate clearly and meet agreed deadlines

Minimum commitment

All volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 3 months.
This helps us build continuity and meaningful working relationships.

By role:

• Writers: at least 1 original article per month
• Photography: at least 1 shoot or image set per month, or agreed event coverage
• Video / Web / Digital: a clear, self-led content plan agreed at the start
• Events volunteers: availability agreed per event, with notice

Ideal if you enjoy:

• interviewing people
• feature writing and storytelling
• exploring local history, culture and community life

We’re particularly keen on:

• interviews (written or recorded)
• first-person stories
• profiles of local people, creatives and organisers
• place-based features with depth and context

 Apply using the form below or email your pitch to hello@ilovenorthshields.com

Suggested subject line: Volunteer Pitch – Your Name – Area you’re applying for

Skills

Because we receive lots of enquiries, we ask everyone to apply with: 

•  a clear pitch, plan or idea
• links to previous work (required)
• confirmation of a 3-month commitment

Applications without a pitch or examples of work may not be responded to.