The Martlet is hiring for the 2025 – 2026 term, and is looking for our staff for Volume 78! See below current job postings available, and keep an eye out for new postings for Volume 78 up until September 2025. If you have any questions, reach out to business@martlet.ca for more details.
The Martlet is always accepting new volunteers! For more information about volunteer opportunities, please email edit@martlet.ca
CURRENT POSTINGS:
Senior Staff Editor — the Martlet, UVic’s Independent Newspaper
Application Deadline: Friday, May 2nd 2025 at 5:00pm.*Applicants are encouraged to apply asap*
Start Date: May 12, 2025
End Date: August 26, 2025
Wage: $18.09/hour (includes 4% vacation pay)
Hours: 10 hours bi-weekly
Location: hybrid remote
Positions available: 1
Overview
Editors at the Martlet make the paper as errorless and factual as possible. They are grammar experts and enjoy the challenge of sifting through articles to spot every mistake. The ideal person for this position will have experience with editing and an eye for detail. Editors will be primarily responsible for aiding the Editor-in-Chief, and will help to manage the editorial needs for all sections of the paper (News, Culture, Opinions, Feature, and Sports/Lifestyle/Humour). Editors will also support the team by filling gaps in the production schedule of the paper, as needed, by producing articles or helping with social media.
As a Senior Staff Editor, you’ll be responsible for:
- Editing 6-8 stories every production cycle
- Diligently fact-checking edited stories, including reviewing interview recordings and examining various source documents
- Filling gaps in the production cycle, which could include pitching new story ideas and writing stories as needed, taking photos, or creating social media content based off of Martlet articles for the Martlet’s Instagram
- Representing the Martlet in the broader UVic community & helping mentor Martlet volunteers
- Being an active and engaged member of the Martlet team
- Attending meetings (story meetings or editorial meetings), copyediting, and training workshops in person
- Abiding by the Martlet’s Code of Conduct, Conflict-of-Interest Policy, Fact-checking guidelines, and other policies
Skills
- strong editing skills & attention to detail
- ability to work within tight deadlines, take initiative, & confident working independently
- reliability, strong communication skills
- strong research skills & experience reviewing policy or budget documents
- previous experience with the Martlet is an asset
- familiarity with the UVic community is an asset
- knowledge of social media marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) is an asset
- a working knowledge of Canadian Press style and Martlet style is an asset
To apply for this position, e-mail your resume, cover letter, and 1-3 writing samples to business@martlet.ca by the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Senior Staff Writer — the Martlet, UVic’s Independent Newspaper
Application Deadline: Friday, May 2nd 2025 at 5:00pm.*Applicants are encouraged to apply asap*
Start Date: May 12, 2025
End Date: August 26, 2025
Wage: $18.09/hour (includes 4% vacation pay)
Hours: 15 hours bi-weekly
Location: hybrid remote
Positions Available: 2
Overview
Staff writers collaborate with Martlet staff and the Editor-in-Chief to write quality articles, online and in print. Writers will produce 2-3 articles per publication cycle and conduct interviews and research. Writers may be assigned beats at the editor’s discretion, and are otherwise general assignment reporters. The Martlet’s coverage reflects the student and alternative focus of the paper. Staff writers are much more than just wordsmiths: they engage with the broader UVic community, pitch their own story ideas, and work alongside other Martlet staff to create exceptional reporting. This position involves collaborating with other staff on stories, liaising with editors and volunteers, assisting the Martlet’s Design Director with images for stories, and may involve editing as required. The right person for this role will display adaptability, creativity, a critical perspective, and an ability to take initiative.
As a Staff Writer, you will be responsible for:
- Pitching and crafting 2-3 stories per issue. Stories should be of varying lengths and spanning all sections of the Martlet
- Creating at least one long-form feature during your tenure
- Interviewing sources and representing the Martlet in the broader UVic community
- Creating social media content based off of your articles for the Martlet’s social media
- Attending meetings such as story meetings, copyediting, and training workshops in person
- Being an active and engaged member of the Martlet team; helping mentor volunteers
- Filling in gaps in the production cycle as needed, which could include editing, taking photographs, or creating additional social media content
- Abiding by the Martlet’s Code of Conduct, Conflict-of-Interest Policy, Fact-checking guidelines, and other policies
Skills:
- strong writing & clear communication skills
- familiarity with the UVic community and Victoria
- experience working with the public or conducting interviews
- ability to work within tight deadlines; reliability
- able to take constructive criticism
- confident working independently
- previous experience with the Martlet is considered an asse
- photography experience is considered an asset
To apply for this position, e-mail your resume, cover letter, and 1-3 writing samples to business@martlet.ca by the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
