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Job Location | Winnipeg, MB |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | Not Disclosed |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Full Time |
The Uniter is seeking a skilled, diplomatic and well-informed person to fill the role of features editor. This person should have experience editing and providing feedback on writing to their peers.Successful candidates should feel comfortable maintaining an editorial calendar, helping to shape and direct written and visual-based cover features, editing their peers’ work, providing feedback, organizing meetings and staying informed about current issues in many of Winnipeg’s diverse communities.Applicants should have a flexible schedule and be available for pitch meetings, editorial meetings, section meetings and mentorship during the regular academic year (late-August to early December/January to April.) Daytime meetings usually occur on Thursdays.This position pays $250/week. The features editor will begin their term in mid-August.Skill Requirements:Should have at least 2 years experience in writing mid to long-form pieces (500-1750 words) and in writing cutlinesMust have experience editingAbility to multitask, make decisions and work independentlyExcellent communication skills, oral and writtenKnowledge of Google DocsAbility to oversee, mentor and lead a team of staffAbility to maintain deadlinesDuties:Work closely with managing editor to assign weekly cover features to Uniter staffDevelop and edit cover features with staff on an ongoing basisWork with the features reporter to pitch and edit the weekly Whose House and PROFile featuresProvide constructive feedback to contributors within sectionMust attend editorial and pitch meetingsEnsure cover features contain a balanced and varied range of topics over the course of the publishing yearWork closely with copy and style editor to ensure all work is factual and formatted properly for printRelationship to colleagues:Reports to managing editor and business managerSupervises features reporterSupervises other editorial staff, reporters and photographers while they are scheduled for the cover featureCollaborates with copy and style editor, volunteer coordinator and photo teamPlease submit a resume, cover letter and two writing samples (maximum length for each: one page, single-spaced) by Tuesday, August 9 at noon.We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.*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*Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contractSalary: $250.00 per weekFlexible language requirement: