COMMENTS EDITOR

THE UNITER IS HIRING A COMMENTS EDITOR

The Uniter is seeking an opinionated, politically-minded and well-connected person to fill the role of comments editor. This person should have experience and a passion for writing editorials and understand what it means to curate an opinion section of a newspaper.

Successful candidates should feel comfortable running a team of contributors, assigning and editing their work, providing feedback, organizing meetings and building relationships with our local on- and off-campus community.

Applicants should have a flexible schedule and be available for editorial meetings, section meetings and mentorship during the regular academic year (late August to early December/January to early April.) Most daytime meetings happen on Thursdays.

This position is expected to take approximately 20 hours per week and pays $345/week. The comments editor will begin their term in late August.

Skill Requirements:

• Should have at least 2 years experience writing
• Must have experience editing
• Ability to multitask, make decisions and work independently
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Knowledge of Google Drive and Docs
• Ability to oversee, mentor and lead a team of staff and volunteers
• Ability to maintain deadlines

Duties:

• Work closely with Managing Editor to review weekly pitches
• Must assign and collect writing assignments on a weekly basis
• Must ensure section is filled and balanced on a weekly basis
• Provide constructive feedback to contributors within section
• Must attend pitch and editorial meetings
• Work closely with copy and style editor to ensure all work is factual and formatted properly for print
• Pitch and write a cover feature once per semester
• Review and follow all relevant policies and guides including Canadian Press style, the Canadian Association of Journalists ethics guidelines, the Uniter style guide and Uniter editorial policies.

Relationship to colleagues:

• Reports to managing editor and business manager
• Supervises columnists and volunteer writers
• Collaborates with copy and style editor, volunteer coordinator, illustrator, creative director and photo team

Interested parties should submit a resume including references, a cover letter and at least three published works by noon on August 1, 2024. Application packages should be sent to [email protected] with “Comments editor” in the subject line. We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.