Pi Media: Online Co-Editor in Chief

Hi, I’m Rhys, and I would love to be the Online Co-Editor-In-Chief next year! I have been extensively involved with Pi Media since I came to UCL – both as a writer and a News Editor – and I would love to further play a part in Pi’s crucial role within the UCL community as the source of insightful, high-quality journalism that resonates with students.

Some of my plans as Online Co-EIC include:

1. Continuing to have dedicated teams of writers for each section to ensure a consistent output. 

2. Holding regular meetings with editors and writers to build a supportive and encouraging community. Here, we could brainstorm article ideas, share ideas and opinions about Pi, or just have a chat with fellow Pi members!

3. Arranging journalism masterclasses with visiting journalists. These would cover specific skill sets like interviewing and long-form writing, certain fields like political journalism, or networking and getting internships/jobs.

4. Creating a Photojournalism section where members can publish photo essays.

With experience in both writing and editing online articles, I believe that I have the necessary skills to co-lead Pi’s online section next year. I understand both writers’ and editors’ perspectives, and the importance of cooperation and support throughout the writing process. Working with co-editors and contributors, I will make sure that Pi Online continues to be a space where students can remain informed, as well as express themselves and be heard.

Thank you!

Pi Media's coverage across all three mediums at UCL is unparalleled in its diversity, making it a standout publication. As a writer for Pi Media over the past two years, I have been continually impressed by the calibre of articles produced, a testament to the exceptional abilities of our student writers and the editorial team. Throughout my time as a writer, I have had the pleasure of working closely with Pi Media's editorial team, and I can attest to their professionalism and dedication to excellence. This year, I aim to transition to the other side of the editorial and publishing process and contribute to the team's efforts. With my experience as an editor for Circum Mundum (UCL IR Society Journal), a deputy editor for International Public Policy Review (Departmental Journal for UCL SPP), and an editor for UCL Connect.ed Blog, I possess the necessary skills and expertise to make a meaningful contribution to Pi Media. My goal for Pi Online is to maintain its exceptional standards and offer students a dynamic platform to share their perspectives and insights on a variety of topics. Additionally, I hope to inspire creativity by encouraging submissions of poetry and prose, while promoting diverse cultural expressions.