The News Editor, also known as the Head of News, or (from 2018) Head of The Record, is responsible for STAR's online news and opinions section, The Record.
Their responsibilities include finding writers, organising photographers for events, editing articles, and publishing articles on STAR's website. They are also expected to write a few of their own articles.
| Year | Name | Position Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | Francesca Vaghi | News Editor in Chief |
| 2013/14 | Mark Gregory | News Editor in Chief |
| 2014/15 | Matt Gibson | News Director |
| 2015/16 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2016/17 | Natasha Franks | Head of News |
| 2017/18 | Euan Elder | Head of News |
| 2018/19 | Jamie Rodney | Head of News |
| 2019/20 | Cady Crowley | Head of News |
Assistant News Editor
The inclusion of an assistant varies each year. The responsibilities of the assistant are usually decided by the Head of News.
| Year | Name | Position Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | Katherine Gemmell | Director of Press |
| 2017/18 | Claire Fenerty | Deputy Head of News |
| 2018/19 | Kaylee Kelley | Assistant Head of News |
| 2019/20 | Shannon Fox | Assistant Head of News |