The Cavalier Daily | Fall 2025 Recruitment
Objective Literary
News
The news desk covers state, local and University news. Our award-winning desk has covered stories such as the impact of COVID-19, the University's use of an admissions "watch list" for applicants connected to donors, sexual misconduct allegations, racism within University yearbooks and how the local community responded to the violent white supremacist rallies in August 2017. We encourage staffers to pitch ideas they’re passionate about at our weekly meetings, and we also welcome staffers to engage in investigative reporting. If you’re looking to pursue journalism professionally, love to write or just want to learn more about the community, news is the section for you!
The expected time commitment for News Staff Writers is about 3-4 hours per week.
Sports
The Sports desk covers some of the country’s most elite athletic programs. Reporters tell the stories of student-athletes, coaches and teams with full press access. They cover games, conduct interviews and write features and columns. Their coverage delves into the minutiae of less well-known sports as well as the bigger picture stories. If you have a passion for sports and writing, this is the place for you.
The expected time commitment for Sports Writers is about 2-6 hours per week, depending on the sport you cover.
Life
The Life desk tells the stories of the University’s diverse community. Features cover cultural and student-led events and human interest stories, while columnists share their personal experiences throughout their time at the University. Food Reviews outline recipes and give insight on Charlottesville’s restaurant scene, while Top 10 writers bestow important advice. There are plenty of ways to get involved, as the Life desk is focused on highlighting the diversity of the University's events, food and individuals. This fall, we’re looking for writers ready to share their stories, showcase the school's cultural diversity and advise students through life!
The expected time commitment for Feature Writers is 2 hours per week.
The expected time commitment for Life Columnists is 2 hours per week.
Arts & Entertainment
The Arts and Entertainment desk wants to bring on writers who are passionate about music, film, art, and culture in both the local and national spectrums. We are especially seeking writers interested in coverage of local Charlottesville artists and events, whether it be a comedy show, a new exhibit at the Fralin Museum of Art, or your favorite student band. On top of local coverage, we cover national music, literature, television and film releases as well. So whether you’re a film buff or an a cappella groupie — or maybe just obsessed with Lady Gaga’s newest album — Arts & Entertainment can provide you a place to share your love of art with the University community and beyond.
The expected time commitment for Arts & Entertainment Writers is 2 hours per week.
Podcast
The Podcast desk explores the University beyond the scope of simply writing, bringing real voices and lived experiences to personify university life. The Podcast Desk is a great avenue for all who are interested in reporting through new mediums. The desk is made up of staffers who will craft and produce their own episodes (and who receive training upon joining staff so it’s okay to come in with no experience!) Podcast staffers have the opportunity to compose podcast scripts, conduct investigative research, interview sources, and host!
The expected time commitment for Podcast Staffers is 2 hours per week.
Copy
Copy editing is an incredibly important job at The Cavalier Daily. Staffers ensure the stylistic and factual accuracy of all our articles. Each week staffers have the opportunity to read a variety of articles before they’re published — from a breaking news article or food review to the latest opinion hot-take or puzzle. Because of the wide range of articles editors get to read, Copy is a great entry desk to the paper for those unsure how they want to get involved. Editing shifts are collaborative and a great way to meet other staffers and editors passionate about the paper.
The expected time commitment for Copy Editors is 2 hours per week.
Archival Assistant
The Archives desk maintains records of The Cavalier Daily’s 135-year-old history, connecting the University community with the people, events, and institutions of its past. Archivists curate a weekly themed compilation of articles from different decades, create reports documenting significant events in recent University history, and collaborate with UVA Library staff to digitize print editions of the newspaper and preserve them for future generations. We encourage all students with an interest in library sciences, preservation, or U.Va.’s history to apply. No prior experience with archives or preservation is required.
The expected time commitment for Archivist Assistants is roughly 1-2 hours per week.