Founded in 2015, from the ashes of GSM Magazine, Dircksey is ECU Student Guild’s editorially independent student magazine, funded by the ECU Guild.
With four editions throughout the year, Dircksey aims to entertain, enlighten and express the diverse and interesting voices on campus.
The printed editions are distributed around all three ECU campuses and over Perth. They are absolutely free so start collecting yours today or view their digital print issues here.
They also publish articles, creative writing and reviews on their website. Online content does not adhere to themes or deadlines, so you can write to your hearts desire when your heart desires it!
The ECU Guild are looking for our new Dircksey Editor-in-Chief 2023!
What does the Dircksey Editor do?
- Set out the timelines for the two editions (1 per semester) and other pieces of media for the year
- Organise contributor meetings to get people involved!
- Proof and edit the work that comes in. Liaise with students about edits if needed.
- Organise artwork and design for the magazine – either do it yourself or outsource it within the budget.
- Proof and publish the editions
- Encourage students from all schools to be creative and get involved!
Read through our previous Dircksey editions here to get a feel for it: https://issuu.com/ecuguild
What’s in it for you?
- An amazing all-round experience as editor in chief of a magazine that will look great on your resume
- Published material you can use in your portfolio
- Share and encourage fellow students to get creative!
- Support from the ECU Guild to help with budgets and timelines.
- There is an honorarium attached to this volunteer role to acknowledge your hard work and effort.
Note: The Dircksey Editor is based at ECU Mt Lawley.
If you’re interested in being our Dircksey Editor for 2023 please email m.mcvicker@ecuguild.org.au and we can arrange a arrange a time to discuss your experience, portfolio and suitability for the role. An induction will be provided between 28th November and 1st December. Check out the Dircksey Regulations for a full in depth overview on the role of Dircksey Editor.