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:
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – MARTLET PUBLISHING SOCIETY
POSITION DETAILS:
Hours: 35 hrs/week
Pay: $40,000 – $44,000/year
Location: Student Union Building B011, UVic
Tentative start date: March 31, 2025
End date: April 2026, end of Volume 78
OVERVIEW
The Martlet is UVic’s independent student newspaper. It is run by the Martlet Publishing Society, which is a registered non-profit organization. Our statement of purpose is to be a source of constructive social change while reporting accurately and fairly on issues and events that affect students and the local community. During the academic year, we publish on a bi-weekly schedule online and in print.
Reporting directly to the Martlet Publishing Society Board of Directors, the Editor-in-Chief (EiC) will be responsible for the overall direction, continuity, and quality of the paper. They will directly supervise the work of the editorial and volunteer staff and work with any outside entities to carry out duties of the EiC or delegate them.
DUTIES:
● Take responsibility for the editorial decisions of the paper.
● Ensure all necessary requirements for bi-weekly publication of the paper have
been met, with the operations manager and design director.
● Understand libel, fact-checking procedure, basic media law, publishing rights,
and policies and mission of the MPS.
● Edit all stories, ensuring that print copy is edited by at least two different people
(not including copy edits).
● Assist and mentor writers on stories as necessary.
● Write stories as necessary.
● Produce curated content for the Martlet’s social media accounts and newsletter,
organize and schedule posts, track engagement, and plan strategies for growth.
● Build and establish better community relationships as a representative for the
Martlet Publishing Society.
● In conjunction with the operations manager, hire and train part-time employees
and volunteers.
● Understand and work within the guidelines of the Martlet Publishing Society(MPS), and the BC Societies Act.
● Ensure standard and trauma-informed interview procedures are understood,
respected, and followed for all, and especially sensitive, stories.
● Maintain the Martlet Volunteer Program by leading a workshop series and online
Discord community for new volunteers.
● Ensure that editors and other editorial employees carry out their responsibilities
as described in their job descriptions and according to Martlet style.
● Promote a healthy working relationship with the operations manager, design
director, and all other employees and volunteers.
● Assist the operations manager with researching grants, grant writing, and
planning fundraising campaigns.
● Create and update current Martlet policies, procedures, and documents
to address evolving challenges in the Martlet newsroom and wider
journalism industry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Experience with editing, interviewing, and writing.
● Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
● Knowledge of and interest in journalism, and familiarity with newspaper layout
and style.
● Ability to work in a high-pressure, student environment with staff and volunteers
who hold diverse perspectives, while managing tight deadlines.
● Ability to maintain objectivity in divisive, challenging circumstances.
● Knowledge of defamation, copyright laws, Canadian Press style, and publishing
rights.
● Basic knowledge of WordPress, MailChimp, and Google Drive.
● Familiarity with online content and/or social media marketing.
● Commitment to the goals of the Martlet.
● Previous experience with the Martlet is considered an asset.
● Experience with trauma-informed interview techniques is an asset.
● Experience with grant writing is considered an asset.
This position will be paid a yearly salary of $40,000-$44,000 on a bi-weekly basis and will receive extended medical and dental benefits, as well as compensation for a monthly staff bus pass.
The employee may work a modified flex schedule where daily scheduled hours can be increased to allow for one day off every two weeks.
Application deadline: March 14, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. Prompt applications are encouraged!
How to apply: please send your resume, a cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples to business@martlet.ca. Interviews will be conducted via Google Meet.
