We're currently hiring for Production Co-ordinator and Editor-in-Chief for the 2010-2011 publishing year. Do you have a secret love for typography or nut graphs? Come be a part of our team. Applications or questions should be emailed to hiring@martlet.ca. Application deadline is Friday, March 12.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
MARTLET PUBLISHING SOCIETY

FUNCTION:
Under direction of 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 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 essential 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-development as needed or requested.
11. In conjunction with managing editor and production co-ordinator, assist in the hiring of part-time employees.
12. Take responsibility for the Martlet Video and Radio 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, Facebook and Twitter accounts to ensure staff and volunteers are informed about meetings and other paper-related events.
18. Take responsibility with the production co-ordinator for comment moderation on the Martlet website.
19. Promote a healthy working relationship with the managing editor, production co-ordinator, other employees and volunteer staff.
20. Participate in committees as decided by staff and the bylaws of the society.
21. 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. Basic knowledge of defamation, copyright laws, Canadian Press style.
4. Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign favourable.
5. 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:
Under direction of 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. Report to 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.
7. Take responsibility with the editor-in-chief for comment moderation on the Martlet website.
8. 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.
9. Act as an information resource person for staff members regarding principles of design and layout of a newspaper.
10. In conjunction with managing editor and editor-in-chief, assist in the hiring of part-time employees.
11. Take responsibility with the managing editor and editor-in-chief to ensure that new staff and volunteers are recruited and trained.
12. Ensure that production staff carry out their responsibilities as described in their job descriptions.
13. Assist staff and volunteers with aspects of design and layout as required.
14. Conduct or arrange workshops to help with skills development as needed or requested.
15. Attend weekly critiques of the paper and weekly editorial meetings.
16. Consult with the editor-in-chief and managing editor when changes in design or format are necessary.
17. Promote a healthy working relationship with the managing editor, editor-in-chief, other employees and volunteer staff.
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. Previous desktop publishing experience with Adobe InDesign.
2. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
3. Knowledge of newspaper layout.
4. Experience in graphic design an asset. Web design skills preferred.
5. Ability to work long hours in a high-pressure student environment with staff and volunteers who hold diverse perspectives.
6. Basic knowledge of defamation and copyright laws.
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.

The best way to get a position at the Martlet is to become a regular volunteer. Please see our volunteer section for details.