Wonderfully weird since ‘98, Rosie loves all things ’00’s nostalgia and can often be found snuggled up with a blanket watching Princess Diaries with a hot chocolate in hand and a good book never too far away! (Introverts, raise your hand!) Rosie is always up for a chat about the latest happenings in the world of pop culture. Including, but not limited to, the Kardashians’ latest series. When she’s not writing for The Edge, she’s most likely at uni working away towards approaching hand-in dates or tirelessly searching for the next concert to go to. If you hear Little Mix on repeat in the studio, it’s probably her doing.
Her pronouns are she/her.
Responsibilities:
Attend Media Committee.
Responsible for the final edit.
Responsible for the design of the front cover alongside the Head of Design.
Write the editorial and contents page.
Lead writers’ editorial and committee meetings.
Set and adhere to deadlines for editors and writers.
Organise and ensure the continuation of media collaboration.
Encourage and promote diversity throughout the magazine.
Justifying lunch trips to Greggs as team bonding.
Deputy/Live Editor: Kye Preston
Kye is a second year history student with a full time job in the music industry. When he’s not spending nearly every night of the week running around gigs with his camera, he can mostly be found in charity shops and the library, trying to balance 300 tasks at once and fuelling it all with dangerous levels of iced coffee. Kye is an avid reader, usually something related to the music he likes, and has wasted all of his money on his record collection.
His pronouns are he/him
Responsibilities:
The selection and editing of content for the Live section.
Responsible for delegating, organising and encouraging Live articles.
Ensure content is relevant, interesting, and from a diverse writership.
Post bi-weekly feature prompts for writers.
Liaise with the Public Relations Officers to see that gigs – both professional and student – are being reviewed and that interviews are taking place with touring artists.
Writing ‘This Month in Local Live Acts’.
Take minutes at committee meetings.
Liaise with writers and address administrative enquiries.
Undertake Editor’s responsibility in his/her absence.
Nominated health and safety officer.
Responsible for the management of Public Relations Officers.
Responsible for the management of Section Executives.
Dropping the classic ‘I’ve seen this live’ whenever anyone mentions any live band ever
Records Editor: James Patterson
I’m a Second-year History student and one of the Records editor for this year. I personally like all different types of indie music, but particularly Declan McKenna. When i’m not at a gig I can be found watching Leicester City, reading non-fiction, or buying more gig tickets.
His pronouns are he/him
Responsibilities:
The selection and editing of content for the Records section.
Responsible for delegating, organising and encouraging Records articles.
Organising our weekly feature This Week In Records.
Post bi-weekly feature prompts for writers i.e. ‘How has coronavirus impacted the music industry?’
Regularly updating The Edge’s ‘What we Are Listening to…’ on Spotify.
Ensure content is relevant, interesting and from a diverse writership.
Liaise with the Public Relations Officers to see that free music releases are being reviewed.
Making sure Declan McKenna is given the coverage he deserves
Records Editor: Lily Warren
I’m a Second-year English student and one of the Records editor for this year. Will always be caught with 80,000 minutes on my Spotify wrapped and buying charity shop books to collect dust on my shelves. When i’m not waiting for a new Lorde album, I am usually pretending to watch new movies or TV shows but give up and go back to my comfort shows.
Her pronouns are she/her.
Responsibilities:
The selection and editing of content for the Records section.
Responsible for delegating, organising and encouraging Records articles.
Organising our weekly feature This Week In Records.
Post bi-weekly feature prompts for writers i.e. ‘How has coronavirus impacted the music industry?’
Regularly updating The Edge’s ‘What we Are Listening to…’ on Spotify.
Ensure content is relevant, interesting and from a diverse writership.
Liaise with the Public Relations Officers to see that free music releases are being reviewed.
Giving the latest K-Pop release my stamp of approval
Culture Editor: Gracie Brown
I am a Third-year English student whose interests include listening to Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers, drawing, collaging, scrolling through pinterest, and watching the same series over and over again. When i’m not deep in another rewatch of friends, I love watching video essays on pop culture browsing a good charity shop, and can never go anywhere without listening to a podcast. I am currently enjoying Chapell Roan’s ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess’, and have just started the ‘ACOTAR’ book series which i am loving so far!
Their pronouns are she/her.
Responsibilities:
The selection and editing of content for the Culture section.
Responsible for delegating, organising and encouraging Culture articles.
Ensure content is relevant, interesting, and from a diverse writership.
Post bi-weekly classic culture prompts for writers i.e. ‘Print v E-Books’
Work alongside Culture Editor in the monthly article ‘Culture Top Picks’ depicting what to see in the theatre or read this month.
Liaise with the Public Relations Officers to ensure theatre tickets (student and professional) are being reviewed.
Ensure everyone has read (and enjoyed) Normal People
Film Editor: Karina Nasur
Karina is a Second-year healthcare student who’s really passionate about being able to persue one’s own interests! She is often found rushing from one meeting to another with a book in her hand. Feel free to approach her about any topic you may have in mind.
Her pronouns are She/Her
Responsibilities:
Responsible for delegating, organising and encouraging Film review articles.
Ensure content is relevant, interesting, and from a diverse writership.
Curate, research, and edit articles pertaining to cinema (local and international)
Head administrator of The Edge‘s Film Writers Facebook group
Film Editor: Frankie Lochhead
Responsibilities:
Responsible for delegating, organising and encouraging Film review articles.
Ensure content is relevant, interesting, and from a diverse writership.
Curate, research, and edit articles pertaining to cinema (local and international)
Head administrator of The Edge‘s Film Writers Facebook group
Organising the Student Film Festival
News Editor: Also Rosie!
Responsibilities:
The selection and editing of content for the News section.
Responsible for delegating, organising and encouraging News articles.
Ensure content is relevant, interesting, and from a diverse writer-ship.
Writing and releasing the Weekly News Roundups.
Writing the scripts and overseeing the filmed Weekly Roundups.
Head administrator of The Edge‘s News Writers Facebook group.
Liaise with SUSU and external organisations to secure exclusive news.
Fundraising, Events and Publicity Officer:
Responsibilities:
Planning, organising and managing socials, and educational workshops.
Sitting on the Media Ball Committee.
Managing daily social media across Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram, and any platforms that they feel could be used effectively.
Working with the Editor to organise distribution.
Ensuring that regular competitions take place.
Live/Records Public Relation Officer:
Liaising with pre-existing press contacts to organise opportunities for writers, including reviewing live music and comedy shows.
Obtaining early access to entertainment for writers to review, including early album releases.
Organising interviews across the music industry.
Update PR contact list, and maintain strong relations to ensure availability of guest lists, interviews, and events, to consistently produce exciting content.
Continuing the expansion of our PR contact list.
Work alongside FEP Officers on The Edgetival.
Culture/Film Public Relation Officer
Liaising with pre-existing press contacts to organise opportunities for writers, including reviewing theatre shows and film screenings.
Obtaining early access to entertainment for writers to review.
Organising interviews across the film and culture industry.
Update PR contact list, and maintain strong relations to ensure availability of guest lists, interviews, and events, to consistently produce exciting content.
Continuing the expansion of our PR contact list.
Work alongside FEP Officers on The Edgetival.
Head of Design: Grace Martin
Responsibilities:
Designing six full print issues of The Edge per year and assisting with the design of one Edge/Wessex Scene collaboration issue.
Working with the FEP Officers to design promotional material.
Working with the FEP Officers to design graphics for events.
Ensures that all materials and content are exciting and eye-catching.
Ensures a consistent and professional look to the magazine.
For information about past committees, click here.
