Oxford Student Publications Limited

15/12/2023

Calling all passionate individuals with a knack for business impact and journalism!

Oxford Student Publications Limited (OSPL) is actively seeking talented minds to join our dynamic team. As a student-run, independent media company, we play a pivotal role in shaping the future of student journalism and business in the Oxford community.

Current Openings:

Advertising and Sponsorship Officer: Collaborate with brands to develop strategic campaigns tailored to connect with our student audience. Play a pivotal role in transforming revenue streams and driving financial impact.

Marketing Officer: Channel your creativity to cultivate a vibrant community around OSPL. Your strategic marketing initiatives will elevate our reach and influence, leaving a lasting impact.

Finance Officer: Navigate and mastermind the financial landscape of OSPL to ensure robust health and sustained growth. Your financial acumen will serve as the cornerstone for our future success.

Store Manager: Efficiently manage the OSPL store, overseeing order tracking and ensuring timely fulfilment, contributing to the seamless operation of our organisation.

Ready to make a significant impact on student media? Apply now and contribute to OSPL’s lasting legacy.

Link to Apply: https://forms.gle/XZ9NvhszqUp7MyKBA

Further information on the roles:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kjiFMidTn6bq8ErxLOiUBO0xz7WuvkYghuhO1ex1tDo/edit?usp=sharing

30/11/2023

Come celebrate the release of Industry's latest zine at Common Ground tonight! With live music from Martian Moves, you want want to miss the final party of 2023. Tickets (and zines!) available for purchase on the OSPL shop: https://www.ospl.org/product-category/events/industry-events/

09/11/2023

OSPL has been operating independently for over 60 years—our publications for over 100! Where will you take Oxford's world of student publishing next?

Apply now to join our 2024 team for an unmatched experience during your time at Oxford: https://forms.gle/KzFMUDQ6axDtnSok7.

05/11/2023

Calling all publishing enthusiasts! Join us for OSPL Directors’ Drinks this Tuesday (Nov 7th) at OXO bar! The drinks are a chance to mingle with fellow members and enthusiasts of Oxford publications as well as to meet the OSPL team to learn about what we do as student directors of a real, independent publishing company. NOTE: Tickets or registration is not required for this event—just stop by and say hello!

27/10/2023

Oxford Student Publications Ltd. is now recruiting for our next board of directors. We aren’t a normal society—in fact, OSPL is a limited company, independently managed by students for students! Since 1967, we’ve been cultivating an unparalleled opportunity to get involved in journalism and publishing in Oxford. We’re home to Oxford’s most iconic publications: Cherwell, The Isis, The Oxford Scientist, Industry, and Phaser.

While the publication teams focus on the creative and content vision of the publications, we focus on the business vision—this includes thinking about long-term sustainability, securing alternate forms of revenue, engaging with alumni, and coordinating printing and subscriptions.

Open positions: Chairperson; Directors of Publishing Operations, Business, Finance, Tech, Managing, Marketing; & more! Please follow this link for all open roles and their descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x0776dRL2g_nHMtNvbG8sfNkXD_DsOOF1IfdbjjWc3Q/edit?usp=sharing

Applications for Chairperson are due midnight on Sunday, November 12th (i.e. end of week 5); the remaining applications are open until midday on Wednesday, November 15th (i.e. mid-week 6). Submit your application through this form: https://forms.gle/KzFMUDQ6axDtnSok7

10/06/2023

We’re so excited for The Oxford Scientist, Oxford’s one and only independent, student-run science magazine, to celebrate the launch of their Trinity issue this Monday night! There’s something for everyone—whether the amazing writing and student artwork in this “Waves” edition of the magazine, or the live band and the free drink, magazine, and postcard. Get your tickets while they last: https://www.ospl.org/shop/oxsci-waves/

27/04/2023

Breaking news! This May 3rd, World Press Day, grab your friends and join the Cherwell, Oxford Blue, Oxford Student, Isis, Phaser, and the up and coming new magazine the Lunchbox for a ‘Hot off the Press’ cocktail party! Come celebrate the night with our live bands and DJs, dance floor, and themed drinks—it’ll be a spectacular night of revelry that you won’t want to miss!

Get your tickets while they're hot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/625134653577

08/03/2023

*We're recruiting!*

We're looking for Oxford students interested in the business side of student journalism to join our board of directors and business team! If you're interested in advertising, management, or publishing—and want experience with a real, student-led company—we're the group for you. Applications close March 23rd. For more info, see our poster or application form: https://forms.gle/5G88QxyWFvHgzPyM7.

30/09/2022

24/03/2022

Are you interested in getting involved with student publication in Oxford?

Well, we’re looking for:
- Managing Directors
- Legal Directors and Assistants
- Deputy Chairperson
- Print Directors

If you’re interested in learning what each role entails, or would like to submit an application, drop us an email!

[email protected]

14/02/2022

02/11/2021

✨**RECRUITING NEW BUSINESS EXECUTIVES**✨
Interested in business or publishing? Do you want to be in regular contact with top graduate recruiters and be able to say you generated £10,000 revenue for your firm? Then join the Oxford Student Publications Limited (OSPL) Business Team!
OSPL is the only student run publishing company in the UK. We publish Cherwell, The Isis, The Oxford Scientist, Industry Magazine , PHASER , and Keep Off The Grass.
The OSPL Scheme runs to offer real business experience, which is hard to come by in a typical student society. Participants have real responsibility in the company from day one - Business Executives work to generate the funds that allow our publications to go to print. This is a great chance to get genuine sales & business experience from your time at university!
📩Apply now to join our Business Team for 2022!
No prior experience is necessary, though we always appreciate a passion for student media/press!
Please apply at https://www.ospl.org/join
OR email [email protected]
The deadline for submissions is midnight on December 7th.

18/06/2021

DEADLINE TODAY: Join the UK's oldest student-run publishing house this summer to develop your business skills.

Over the course of 4 weeks, you'll work with our board of directors and business executives to develop and implement a working business strategy at our publications, which include Cherwell, the Isis and the Oxford Scientist.

With a team of other business managers, you can select a new aspect of our business strategy to develop. These areas range from merchandising our brands to event planning and subscriptions.

At the end of the scheme, students will be offered the opportunity to join Oxford Student Publications Limited's board of directors for the coming year.
Visit https://www.ospl.org/summer-business-scheme to apply.

07/04/2021

🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED to Monday the 12th of April.

We are hiring a brand new Marketing Team to start work with us in TT21!

Marketing Executives will work closely with our Directors to plan a marketing strategy for growing our digital brand – representing the Cherwell, the Isis, the Oxford Scientist, Industry, and Phaser – in Oxford and beyond.

Register your interest at: https://www.ospl.org/join

03/03/2021

We are hiring a brand new Marketing Team to start work with us in TT21!

Marketing Executives will work closely with our Directors to plan a marketing strategy for growing our digital brand – representing the Cherwell, the Isis, the Oxford Scientist, Industry, and Phaser – in Oxford and beyond.

Register your interest at: https://www.ospl.org/join

Apply before the 9th of April, 2021.