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THE UNITER IS SEEKING A COLUMNISTThe Uniter is seeking proposals for two regular column contributors for the 2021-2022 publishing year.The selected columnists will create content on a rotating basis throughout the publishing year. Each columnist will be responsible for submitting five to six columns at 500 words each according to the schedule established by the managing editor. These individual columns will be unique written pieces that fit into a larger theme outlined in the column proposal. The columnists will be compensated by honorarium at a rate of $50 per column submitted.In alignment with The Uniter’s goals to tell the stories that aren’t being told in other news outlets, we encourage and will prioritize column proposals from members of marginalized groups, such as Indigenous writers, Black writers, Writers of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ writers, disabled writers, newcomer writers, and others whose stories are not well represented in local and international media.We also encourage University of Winnipeg students and alumni to submit column proposals. However, while reviewing proposals we will be considering chosen topics and storytelling skill more than levels of educational attainment. High school or university education is not a prerequisite for columnists. Columnists would be able to complete the work remotely, however, they should be primarily based in or around Winnipeg.Columnists will be responsible for: Meeting with the comments and managing editor as needed to formulate and maintain the direction of the columnSubmitting five to six 500-word columns according to the deadlines set by the managing editorMaking themselves available for editing and revisions within a preset editing windowResponding to emails in a timely fashionSkills that would be useful for columnists include:Storytelling that includes both personal experience and knowledge from other sourcesSome familiarity with opinion writing and journalistic standardsThe ability to link a personal story to a larger cultural story and/or the ability to focus on the local impact of a more broad social/cultural phenomenon or patternOpenness to receiving feedback and direction on their workPersonal experience and/or formal training in the area of discussion proposed by the columnistAs part of the column proposal, please submit the following: A one-page resume, CV, or list of experiences you feel are relevant to the column topic and to writing for The UniterTwo writing samples (maximum of two pages, double-spaced, each) that reflect the theme of the proposed column or a similar writing styleA 500-word explanation of your idea for the column, including: A general concept or outline of the topic area you’d like to write about for this columnHow your experience or expertise will contribute to the conversation on this topicWhy your column is timely, local and relevant to Uniter readersThree examples of possible topics that your column pieces could focus onProposal packages should be received by Friday, December 3, 2021 at noon. Please note that we will not be holding interviews for columnists - selection will be based entirely on proposal packages.*Mouseland Press strives to be an equitable employer and will prioritize qualified applicants who belong to marginalized groups. Qualified applicants who study at or are alumni of The University of Winnipeg will also be given priority*Application deadline: 2021-12-03Job Type: Part-timeWork remotely:

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