CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:
FOR ALL MARTLET POSITIONS
• HOW TO APPLY: Deliver cover letter, resume and writing/photography samples by email to hiring@martlet.ca or in person to the Martlet office from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (Room B011, across the hall from CFUV in the basement of the Student Union Building); look for signage indicating where to put your application.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, September 12, 2010 by midnight, unless otherwise posted. Early applications encouraged.
• WORK-STUDY POSITIONS: While all applicants will be considered for employment, for budgetary reasons many positions must go to students who are eligible to receive work-study funding. For work-study authorization, see the UVIC Student Awards and Financial Aid office, located on the second floor of the University Centre building (registrar.uvic.ca/safa/workstudy/wsstudentsinfo.html). If you qualify for work-study funding, please indicate how many hours you qualify for either in your application or your interview.
• DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS: Applicants applying for multiple positions should submit just one application, but indicate their choice positions in their cover letter.
• JOINING THE MARTLET STAFF: All UVic students are encouraged to become voting (volunteer) staff members, which is accomplished by contributing to three issues of the Martlet and attending three editorial meetings per term. All staff can initiate and vote on editorial policies.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• The Martlet strives to be an inclusive organization with a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity, regardless of differences. Candidates potentially needing accommodation for a disability are encouraged to discuss options, including workable modification of position duties, either before or after the selection process.
• Final job descriptions, duties and responsibilities are subject to review by full-time staff based on applicants’ previous experience or desired goals.
• Candidates should be aware that working at a newspaper exposes your writing to potential public criticism, such as via letters to the editor or online commenting.
Positions:
- News Editor
- News Writer
- Culture Editor
- Features Editor
- Sports Editor
- Opinions Editor
- General Staff Writer
- Copy Editor
- Photo Editor
- Junior Designer
- Video Consultant
- Newsies
- Distribution co-ordinator(s)
NEWS EDITOR
DESCRIPTION:
The News Editor is responsible for working with the News Writer, volunteers and the Editor-in-Chief to complete the News section of the paper, with a special emphasis on campus events, issues of interest to students and the greater community, investigative pieces and hard news. The Martlet’s News coverage reflects the student and alternative focus of the paper.
DUTIES:
- Network with the community (campus and otherwise) to stay informed of emerging issues
- Develop and solicit story ideas for the section
- Edit submissions, checking for accuracy, libel, readability, Canadian Press style and balance
- Assign news stories, and post assigned stories on editorial run sheet
- Review the Canadian University Press (CUP) wire for stories of interest
- Upload Martlet stories of national interest to CUP wire weekly
- Review each story concept or first draft to identify potential graphics, sidebars, or other visual elements that can make articles more visually enticing to readers
- Communicate with the Photo Editor and/or Junior Designer to ensure news stories have images
- Recruit and provide assistance to volunteer writers
- Write stories as necessary for section
- Post time-sensitive stories and story updates to the Martlet website
- Coordinate and create podcasts and videocasts for the Martlet website
- Promote the News section using Twitter and Facebook
- Layout News section using Adobe InDesign
- Be aware of, and implement, the Martlet’s fact-checking guidelines
- Along with the Editor-in-Chief, accept responsibility for news content
- Establish a workable division of labour with the News Writer
- Regularly attend paper critique, editorial and section editor meetings
- Assist in copyediting if necessary
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief weekly, or as required, to discuss the direction of the News section, ideas, goals and working environment
- Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss employee goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent writing, editing, research, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle a heavy workload
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a team environment with people holding diverse perspectives
- Journalism courses and journalism experience is desirable
- Knowledge of a diversity of political issues and alternative media is desirable
- Experience with layout and Adobe InDesign is desirable (training provided)
- Keen eye for graphic and/or visual appearance in page layout is desirable (training provided)
- Experience with new media, including Twitter, Facebook, podcasts and videocasts is desirable
NEWS WRITER
DESCRIPTION:
The News Writer works with the News Editor to complete the News section of the paper with a special emphasis on campus events, issues of interest to students and the greater community, investigative pieces and hard news. The Martlet’s News coverage reflects the student and alternative focus of the paper.
DUTIES:
- Network with the community (campus and otherwise) to stay informed of emerging issues
- Work with News Editor to develop story ideas for the section
- Write 2-3 stories per week for the News section
- Write time-sensitive stories and story updates for the Martlet website
- Coordinate and create podcasts and videocasts for the Martlet website
- Be aware of, and implement, the Martlet’s fact-checking guidelines
- Check for accuracy, libel, readability, Canadian Press style and balance in writings
- Establish a workable division of labour with the News Editor
- Regularly attend paper critique and editorial meetings
- Assist in copyediting if necessary
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief weekly, or as required, to discuss the direction of News content in the section, ideas, goals and working environment
- Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss employee goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
- As agreed to with the News Editor, the News Writer may also do some of the following: review story concepts or first drafts to identify potential graphics, sidebars, or other visual elements that can make articles more visually enticing to readers; communicate with the Photo Editor and/or Junior Designer to ensure News stories have images; fulfill other duties for the News section or for self-learning purposes
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent writing, editing, research and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle a heavy workload
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a team environment with people holding diverse perspectives
- Journalism courses and journalism experience is desirable
- Knowledge of a diversity of political issues and alternative media is desirable
- Experience with podcasts and videocasts is desirable
CULTURE EDITOR
DESCRIPTION:
The Culture Editor is responsible for working with the General Staff Writer, volunteers and the Editor-in-Chief to complete the Culture section of the paper. Coverage in this section includes, but is not limited to, visual arts, performing arts, films, books, food and drink, religion, lifestyle advice, travel and human-interest stories. The Martlet’s Culture coverage reflects the student and alternative focus of the paper, with an emphasis on creativity.
DUTIES:
- Network with the community (campus and otherwise) to stay informed of emerging pertinent issues
- Develop and solicit story ideas for the section
- Assign Culture stories, and post assigned stories on editorial run sheet
- Review the Canadian University Press (CUP) wires for stories of interest
- Upload Martlet stories of national interest to CUP wires weekly
- Recruit and provide assistance to volunteer writers
- Edit submissions, checking for accuracy, libel, readability, Canadian Press style and balance
- Write Culture stories as necessary
- Post time-sensitive stories and story updates to the Martlet website
- Coordinate and create podcasts and videocasts for the Martlet website
- Promote the Culture section using Twitter and Facebook
- Layout Culture section using Adobe InDesign
- Review each story concept or first draft to identify potential graphics, sidebars, or other visual elements that can make articles more visually enticing to readers
- Communicate with the Photo Editor and/or Junior Designer to ensure Culture stories have images
- Be aware of, and implement, the Martlet’s fact-checking guidelines
- Along with the Editor-in-Chief, accept responsibility for Culture content
- Regularly attend paper critique, editorial and section editor meetings
- Assist in copyediting if necessary
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief weekly, or as required, to discuss the direction of the Culture section, ideas, goals and working environment
- Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss employee goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent writing, editing, research, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle a heavy workload
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a team environment with people holding diverse perspectives
- Journalism courses and journalism experience is desirable
- Knowledge of a diversity of arts, human-interest issues and alternative media is desirable
- Experience with layout and Adobe InDesign is desirable (training provided)
- Keen eye for graphic and/or visual appearance in page layout is desirable (training provided)
- Experience with new media, including Twitter, Facebook, podcasts and videocasts is desirable
FEATURES EDITOR
DESCRIPTION:
The Features Editor is responsible for working with volunteers, Junior Designer and/or the Production Co-ordinator and the Editor-in-Chief to complete the Features section of the paper. Coverage in this broad section includes all deeply-researched topics pertinent to students and the community, but should reflect the alternative focus of the paper, with an large emphasis on creativity and detail.
DUTIES:
- Network with the community to stay informed of emerging pertinent issues
- Develop and solicit Feature-worthy (approximately 2,000-word) story ideas for the section
- Assign stories and post assigned stories on editorial run sheet
- Review the Canadian University Press (CUP) wires for stories or ideas of interest
- Upload Martlet stories of national interest to CUP wires weekly
- Recruit, provide assistance, and work one-on-one with volunteer writers
- Edit submissions, checking for accuracy, libel, readability, Canadian Press style, balance, creativity, depth of research, Feature worth, and alternative angles
- Write Feature stories as necessary
- Coordinate and create podcasts and videocasts for the Martlet website
- Promote the Feature section using Twitter and Facebook
- Layout Features section using Adobe InDesign, in consultation with the Junior Designer
- Communicate with the Photo Editor and/or Junior Designer, as well as the Production Co-ordinator to ensure Features have images and strong visual design
- Review each story concept or first draft to identify potential graphics, sidebars, or other visual elements that can make articles more visually enticing to readers
- Be aware of, and implement, the Martlet’s fact-checking guidelines
- Along with the Editor-in-Chief, accept responsibility for Features content
- Regularly attend paper critique, editorial and section editor meetings
- Assist in copyediting if necessary
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief weekly, or as required, to discuss the direction of the Features section, ideas, goals and working environment
- Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss employee goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent writing, editing, research, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle a heavy workload
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a team environment with people holding diverse perspectives
- Journalism courses and journalism experience is desirable
- Knowledge of a diversity human-interest issues and alternative media is desirable
- Experience with layout and Adobe InDesign is desirable (training provided)
- Strong eye for graphic and/or visual appearance in page layout is desirable (training provided)
- Experience with new media, including Twitter, Facebook, podcasts and videocasts is desirable
SPORTS EDITOR
DESCRIPTION:
The Sports Editor is responsible for working with the General Staff Writer, volunteers and Editor-in-Chief to complete the sports section of the paper, which emphasizes campus athletics at the competitive, club and recreational level. The Martlet’s sports coverage reflects the student and alternative focus of the paper.
DUTIES:
- Network with the community (campus and otherwise) to stay informed of emerging issues
- Develop and solicit story ideas for the section
- Assign Sports stories and post assigned stories on editorial run sheet
- Recruit and provide assistance to volunteer writers
- Review the Canadian University Press (CUP) wires for stories of interest
- Upload Martlet stories of national interest to CUP wires weekly
- Liaise with other campus newspaper sports editors to coordinate coverage of UVic teams on the road whenever possible
- Edit submissions, checking for accuracy, libel, readability, Canadian Press style and balance
- Write Sports stories as necessary
- Post time-sensitive stories and story updates to the Martlet website
- Coordinate and create podcasts and videocasts for the Martlet website
- Promote the Sports section using Twitter and Facebook
- Layout Sports section using Adobe InDesign
- Review each story concept or first draft to identify potential graphics, sidebars, or other visual elements that can make articles more visually enticing to readers
- Communicate with the Photo Editor and/or Junior Designer to ensure sports stories have images
- Be aware of, and implement, the Martlet’s fact-checking guidelines
- Along with the Editor-in-Chief, accept responsibility for Sports content
- Regularly attend paper critique, editorial and section editor meetings
- Assist in copyediting if necessary
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief weekly, or as required, to discuss the direction of the Sports section, ideas, goals and working environment
- Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss employee goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent writing, editing, research, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle a heavy workload
- Willingness to work weekends
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a team environment with people holding diverse perspectives
- Journalism courses and journalism experience is desirable
- Knowledge of a wide variety of sports and alternative media is desirable
- Experience with layout and Adobe InDesign is desirable (training provided)
- Keen eye for graphic and/or visual appearance in page layout is desirable (training provided)
- Experience with new media, including Twitter, Facebook, podcasts and videocasts is desirable
OPINIONS EDITOR
DESCRIPTION:
The Opinions Editor is responsible for working with volunteers and Editor-in-Chief to complete the Opinions section of the paper, which aims to encapsulate a wide range of views from the student body and the greater community, both through editorial content and letters to the editor.
DUTIES:
- Network with the community (campus and otherwise) to stay informed of emerging issues
- Solicit the opinions and perspectives of UVic students, activists and other community members on issues of relevance
- Review the Canadian University Press (CUP) wires for stories of interest
- Upload Martlet stories of national interest to CUP wires weekly
- Recruit and provide assistance to volunteer writers
- Edit submissions, checking for accuracy, libel, readability and Canadian Press style
- Write Opinion pieces as necessary
- Post time-sensitive stories and story updates to the Martlet website
- Coordinate and create podcasts for the Martlet website
- Promote the Opinions section using Twitter and Facebook
- Layout Opinions section using Adobe InDesign
- Be aware of, and implement, the Martlet’s fact-checking guidelines
- Along with the Editor-in-Chief, accept responsibility for Opinions content
- Regularly attend paper critique, editorial and section editor meetings
- Assist in copyediting if necessary
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief weekly, or as required, to discuss the direction of the Opinions section, ideas, goals and working environment
- Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss employee goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent writing, editing, research, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Open-mindedness toward a wide variety of viewpoints
- Ability to be critical yet respectful
- Journalism courses and journalism experience is desirable
- Knowledge of a diversity of political issues and alternative media is desirable
- Experience with layout and Adobe InDesign is desirable (training provided)
- Keen eye for graphic and/or visual appearance in page layout is desirable (training provided)
- Experience with new media, including Twitter, Facebook and podcasts is desirable
GENERAL STAFF WRITER
DESCRIPTION:
The General Staff Writer works with section editors and the Editor-in-Chief to ensure that all sections of the paper are complete in terms of content. All stories written for the Martlet’s should reflect the student and alternative focus of the paper.
DUTIES:
- Network with the community (campus and otherwise) to stay informed of emerging issues
- Work with section editors and Editor-in-Chief to develop and solicit story ideas for various sections
- Write 2-3 stories per week, or as necessary, for sections of the paper in need
- Write time-sensitive stories and story updates for the Martlet website
- Coordinate and create podcasts and videocasts for the Martlet website
- Be aware of, and implement, the Martlet’s fact-checking guidelines
- Check for accuracy, libel, readability, Canadian Press style and balance in writings
- Regularly attend paper critique and editorial meetings
- Assist in copyediting if necessary
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief weekly, or as required, to discuss the direction of content in the various sections, ideas, goals and working environment
- Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss employee goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
- As agreed to with other section editors, the General Staff Writer may also do some of the following: review story concepts or first drafts to identify potential graphics, sidebars, or other visual elements that can make articles more visually enticing to readers; communicate with the Photo Editor and/or Junior Designer to ensure News stories have images; fulfill other duties for various sections or for self-learning purposes
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent writing, editing, research and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle a heavy workload
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a team environment with people holding diverse perspectives
- Journalism courses and journalism experience is desirable
- Knowledge of a diversity of issues and alternative media is desirable
- Experience with podcasts and videocasts is desirable
COPY EDITOR
DESCRIPTION: The Copy Editor is responsible for overseeing the copy editing process of the paper.
DUTIES:
- Perform a final edit on the entire newspaper, checking for errors, grammar, spelling and Canadian Press style
- Recruit and provide assistance to volunteer copy editors
- Early each term, advertise and lead a training seminar to teach copy editor volunteers the basics
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief weekly, or as required, to discuss direction of copy-editing process, ideas, goals and working environment
- Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss employee goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent editing and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Canadian Press style
- A passion for English grammar
- Ability to maintain a high level of focus for a long period of time
- Must be available to work Tuesdays, often afternoon to late evening (exact times to be determined)
PHOTO EDITOR
DESCRIPTION: The Photo Editor co-ordinates the photographic content for the paper. Working with a team of contributing photographers and/or section editors and writers, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that the photographic needs of the paper are met.
DUTIES:
- Work with section editors to develop a weekly photo assignment list
- Develop a team of photographers and assign photos to meet the needs of the News, Culture, Features, and Sports sections (the - Photo Editor may choose to assign certain photographers to work directly with a section editor) Communicate with section editors on a regular basis and agree on weekly communication protocols (including due dates and times) early in the year
- Supervise and assist volunteer photographers where necessary Take photos and/or create illustrations for the paper as necessary
- Archive digital photo files weekly and name files by Martlet convention for easy access by section editors and Web Editor
- Be aware of, and implement, the Martlet’s photography guidelines Process images using PhotoShop for print and web publishing
- If necessary, ensure CUP papers have access to Martlet photos through the CUP website
- Contribute to relevant sections of the Martlet operations manual
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief and Production Coordinator as required to discuss duties, ideas, goals and working environment - Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss your goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent photography skills
- Ability to use Adobe PhotoShop Ability to recruit and manage a team of photographers
- Experience with photojournalism or visual arts is desirable
- Keen eye for alternative graphic and/or visual appearance in photos is desirable
- Ability to handle a heavy workload Ability to work with tight deadlines in a team environment with people holding diverse perspectives
- JUNIOR DESIGNER
DESCRIPTION: The Junior Graphic Designer will work closely with the Production Coordinator and help with the art direction of The Martlet. Working with a team of contributing graphics artists, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that the graphics needs of the paper are met for each section (this includes the comics page), consulting the Feature Editor regarding layout for the feature story, and various ad-builds or in-house ads (outside of production day).
DUTIES:
- Work with section editors to develop a weekly graphic assignment list
- Develop a team of volunteer graphic artists and assign images to meet the needs of the News, Culture, Features, Opinions, Sports and Comics sections (the Graphic Editor may choose to assign certain artists to work directly with a section editor)
- Communicate with section editors on a regular basis and agree on weekly communication protocols (including due dates and times) early in the year
- Supervise and assist volunteer graphic artists where necessary
- Provide, or assign to other graphics artists to produce, hand-drawn graphics either to accompany the story as an artistic piece or to fill extra space
- Create graphics and illustrations for the paper as necessary
- Work separately with the Ad Director (not on production day) on commission-based ad builds for clients
- Archive digital files weekly and name files by Martlet convention for easy access by section editors and web editor
- Co-ordinate a full comics page using submissions and, if required, your own work
- If necessary, ensure CUP papers have access to Martlet graphics through the CUP website
- Be aware of, and implement, the Martlet’s graphic guidelines
- Contribute to relevant sections of the Martlet operations manual
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief and Production Coordinator as required to discuss duties, ideas, goals and working environment - Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss your goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent graphic and drawing skills
- Ability to use Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator
- Ability to recruit and manage a team of graphic artists
- Experience with photojournalism or visual arts is desirable
- Keen eye for alternative graphic and/or visual appearance is desirable
- Ability to handle a heavy workload
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a team environment with people holding diverse perspectives
- Knowledge of HTML and web design an asset
- Knowledge of promotions or marketing an asset
VIDEO CONSULTANT
DESCRIPTION:
The Video Consultant will lead the training and coordination of the Martlet video program. This will involve working with staff to produce creative videos on a regular schedule, which will be featured prominently on Martlet.ca. These videos will consist of short film clips related to current stories the Martlet is covering, and will involve a high level of collaboration between the section editors and the video consultant. The Martlet’s video coverage should reflect the student and alternative focus of the organization.
DUTIES:
- Network with the campus community to stay informed of emerging pertinent issues
- Work with Martlet staff and volunteers to lead the production of one short (5-10 minutes) video per month, consisting of 1-3 minute clips produced by each section editor of the Martlet
- Run a training session in September, which covers basics of cinematography, lighting, sound, camera usage, and editing
- Recruit, train, provide assistance and work one-on-one with volunteer video producers if needed
- Work with section editors to develop creative video-worthy ideas for production, and network at regularly-scheduled meetings
- Edit or review proposed video pitches, checking for creativity, production feasibility and alternative angles, and submit for approval by the Editor-in-Chief
- Be aware of, and implement, the Martlet’s fact-checking guidelines
- Review each video concept to identify potential graphics and/or extra visual elements that can make the productions more enticing to viewers
- Along with Managing Editor, ensure that videos are completed by deadline
- Edit video footage shot by editors using Final Cut Pro software
- Along with the Editor-in-Chief, accept responsibility for video content
- Work with Web Editor to upload video to the Martlet website, and to CUP wires as appropriate
- Meet with the Editor-in-Chief as required, to discuss the direction of the Video program, ideas, goals and working environment
- Meet with the Managing Editor early in the year to discuss goals and learning aspirations, and mid-way through the year to evaluate progress
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent research, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Prior training or experience working with video media, including filming and editing
- Knowledge of a diversity of political issues is desirable
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a team environment with people holding diverse perspectives
NEWSIES
The Martlet is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic people to hand out newspapers around campus for a couple of hours every Thursday afternoon for the month of September. It's a great way to make a bit of money before getting bogged down with schoolwork. Pay based on two hours every Thursday afternoon during September.
DISTRIBUTION CO-ORDINATOR(S)
PLEASE NOTE: The application deadline for this position will be Thursday, September 2, 2010 by midnight. Early applications encouraged.
DESCRIPTION: The Distribution Co-ordinator(s) are responsible for the weekly distribution of the Martlet newspaper to off-campus routes. Employees must have a car for these routes.
DUTIES:
- Delivering the correct number of papers per stop on assigned routes, according to the Distribution Manager’s current route list
- Collecting all old papers from stops for recycling as necessary
- Recording the number of papers left at each stop and providing weekly route reports to Distribution Manager
- Keeping racks/boxes/holders neat and free of debris
- Reporting any equipment problems to the Distribution Manager or Managing Editor
- Ensuring that papers are protected from the weather
- Being prepared to deliver in hot/cold/rainy weather
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of Greater Victoria area street geography helpful
- Current driver’s license and car insurance
- Availability to distribute papers every Thursday starting at 11 a.m.
