Current Job Openings:

Applications should include a cover letter, resume and samples of work.

Applications are due by noon (PST) on Sunday, March 20. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please submit applications to hiring@martlet.ca.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
MARTLET PUBLISHING SOCIETY

FUNCTION:

In cooperation with the Martlet staff and in accordance with policies of the society, the editor-in-chief will be responsible for the overall direction, continuity and quality of the paper.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

1. Report to board of directors on editorial decisions.
   
2. Directly supervise the work of the editorial and volunteer staff of the Martlet.
   
3. Work with any outside agencies to carry out duties of the editor-in-chief.

DUTIES:

1. Take responsibility for the editorial decisions of the paper.
   
2. With managing editor and production co-ordinator, ensure all necessary requirements for weekly publication of the paper have been met.
   
3. Understand and work within the guidelines of the Martlet Publishing Society.
   
4. Understand libel, fact-checking and media law.
   
5. Edit all stories, ensuring that print copy is edited by at least two different people (not including copy edits).
   
6. Assist writers with stories as necessary.
   
7. Write section stories and editorials as necessary.
   
8. Take responsibility along with the managing editor and the production co-ordinator to ensure that the office is staffed during the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session from the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
   
9. Act as an information resource person for staff members, society groups and the general public.
   
10. Conduct or arrange workshops to help with skills.
    
11. In conjunction with managing editor and production co-ordinator, assist in the hiring of part-time employees.
    
12. In conjunction with the production co-ordinator, take responsibility for the Martlet multimedia programs, and work with staff and volunteers to ensure its success.
    
13. Take responsibility with the managing editor and production co-ordinator to ensure that new staff and volunteers are recruited and trained.
    
14. Ensure that section editors and other editorial employees carry out their responsibilities as described in their job descriptions.
    
15. Establish deadlines and assist section editors in enforcing them.
    
16. Organize and attend weekly paper critiques and weekly editorial meetings.
    
17. Operate the Martlet mailing listserve and newsletter to ensure staff and volunteers are informed about meetings and other paper-related events.
    
18. Develop, implement and maintain a social networking presence for the Martlet.
    
19. Ensure the Martlet website is frequently updated with relevant, timely content that compliments and supplements the print edition.
    
20. Take responsibility for comment moderation on the Martlet website.
    
21. Promote a healthy working relationship with the managing editor, production co-ordinator, other employees and volunteer staff.
    
22. In conjunction with the production co-ordinator and the managing editor, ensure the office is a tidy, respectful environment.
    
23. Participate in committees as decided by staff and the bylaws of the society.
    
24. Sit on the editor-in-chief hiring committee for the following year unless he or she is re-applying for the position.
    

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of newspaper writing, editing and layout; previous experience with editing.
   
2. Ability to work long hours in a high-pressure student environment with staff and volunteers who hold diverse perspectives.
   
3. Knowledge of defamation, copyright laws, Canadian Press style.
   
4. Knowledge of Adobe InDesign.
   
5. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop favourable.
   
6. Familiarity with online content and/or publishing favourable.
   
7. Commitment to the goals of the Martlet.
   

REMUNERATION:

1. This position is part-time during the summer semester and full-time during the fall and spring semesters.
   
2. Extended medical and dental benefits.
   

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

MARTLET PUBLISHING SOCIETY

FUNCTION:

In cooperation with the Martlet staff and in accordance with policies of the society, the production co-ordinator will be responsible for the overall design and production quality of the paper.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

1. Report to board of directors on design decisions.
   
2. Directly supervise the work of the production staff of the Martlet.
   
3. Communicate with the editor-in-chief and managing editor on the design of the paper.
   

DUTIES:

1. Take responsibility for the visual elements of the paper.
   
2. Understand and work within the guidelines of the Martlet Publishing Society.
   
3. Prepare and upload final press-ready PDF files to the printer.
   
4. Work with advertising director to design ads.
   
5. Ensure computer hardware and software is in proper working order.
   
6. Take responsibility for uploading content to the Martlet website (in absence of web editor/web content manager).
   
7. Take responsibility along with the managing editor and the editor-in-chief to ensure that the office is staffed during the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session from the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
   
8. Act as an information resource person for staff members regarding principles of design and layout of a newspaper.
   
9. In conjunction with managing editor and editor-in-chief, assist in the hiring of part-time employees.
   
10. Take responsibility with the managing editor and editor-in-chief to ensure that new staff and volunteers are recruited and trained.
    
11. Ensure that production staff carry out their responsibilities as described in their job descriptions.
    
12. Assist staff and volunteers with aspects of design and layout as required.
    
13. Conduct or arrange workshops to help with skills development.
    
14. Attend weekly critiques of the paper and weekly editorial meetings.
    
15. Consult with the editor-in-chief and managing editor when changes in design or format are necessary.
    
16. Promote a healthy working relationship with the managing editor, editor-in-chief, other employees and volunteer staff.
    
17. In conjunction with the production co-ordinator and the managing editor, ensure the office is a tidy, respectful environment.
    
18. Participate in committees as decided by staff and the bylaws of the society.
    
19. Sit on the production co-ordinator hiring committee for the following year unless he or she is re-applying for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Proficient with Adobe InDesign in a Mac environment.
   
2. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
   
3. Knowledge of newspaper layout.
   
4. Experience in graphic design, web design and/or new media an asset.
   
5. Familiarity with online content and/or publishing favourable.
   
6. Ability to work long hours in a high-pressure student environment with staff and volunteers who hold diverse perspectives.
   
7. Basic knowledge of defamation and copyright laws.
   
8. Commitment to the goals of the Martlet.
   

REMUNERATION:

1. This position is part-time during the summer semester and full-time during the fall and spring semesters.
   
2. Extended medical and dental benefits.