Applications for the Martlet’s Volume 79 Fall Staff are currently open, see available positions below. 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 info@martlet.ca.
CURRENT POSTINGS:
Senior Staff Writer — the Martlet, UVic’s Independent Newspaper
Application Deadline: Friday, August 14 2026 at 5:00pm.*Applicants are encouraged to apply asap*
Start Date: August 24, 2026
End Date: April 13, 2027
Wage: $20.00/hour + 4% vacation pay
Hours: 20 hours bi-weekly
Location: hybrid
Positions available: 3
Job Description:
The Staff Writer will be responsible for writing and completing a minimum of three articles per publication, including one News/UVic Life story, and completing one long-form feature article during their position. The Staff Writer will also be responsible for completing the following duties:
- Pitching 3 stories per issue, at least one of which is News/UVic Life, and staying informed on emerging issues relevant to UVic students and community.
- Writing at least 3 stories per issue, or 1-2 stories per issue and being on-call to write emerging stories at the discretion of the EiC and/or ME for that publication cycle.
- Interviewing sources and representing the Martlet in the broader UVic community.
- Working cooperatively with other staff and the Editor-in-Chief to cover compelling issues that enhance the overall quality of the printed paper, and fill gaps in the production cycle as needed.
- Following up on stories, and posting story updates to the Martlet website.
- Reviewing stories at each stage of the editing process in a timely manner, and working with the Design Director to identify potential graphics.
- Live-tweeting UVSS/UVic Senate/Board of Directors meetings at least 4 times during the position.
- Filing at least one FOI (Freedom of Information Request) per school term.
- Representing the Martlet in the broader UVic community & helping mentor Martlet volunteers
- Being an active and engaged member of the Martlet team
- Attending meetings: training workshops, paper critiques, copyediting, and story meetings in person.
- Working at least 6 hours bi-weekly in the Martlet office, room B011 in the basement of the Student Union Building.
- Abiding by the Martlet‘s Code of Conduct, Conflict-of-Interest Policy, fact-checking guidelines, and other policies.
Qualifications:
- Strong writing, editing, and communication/interpersonal skills are essential.
- Confident working independently, and willingness to learn from constructive criticism.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; reliability.
- Familiarity with the UVic community and/or journalism basics is an asset.
- Keen awareness of global and community issues is an asset.
- Specific interest in writing News content is considered an asset.
- Previous experience writing and editing for the Martlet is an asset.
To apply for this position, e-mail your resume, cover letter, and 1-2 writing samples that best represent your news writing abilities to business@martlet.ca by the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Due to funding, eligibility for the UVic Work Study Program will be considered an asset, you can find out more on how to apply for Work Study here.
Senior Staff Editor — the Martlet, UVic’s Independent Newspaper
Application Deadline: Friday, August 14 2026 at 5:00pm.*Applicants are encouraged to apply asap* Start Date: August 24, 2026
End Date: April 13, 2027
Wage: $20.00/hour + 4% vacation pay
Hours: 20 hours bi-weekly
Location: hybrid
Positions available: 1
Job Description:
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. The Senior Staff Editor will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
- Editing 6-8 stories every production cycle (print and online) in coherence with Martlet fact-checking standards and processes
- Diligently fact-checking edited stories, including reviewing interview recordings and examining various source documents
- Aiding the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor to manage the editorial needs for all sections of the paper (News, Culture, Opinions, Feature, and Sports/Lifestyle/Humour)
- Pitching 3 stories per issue, at least one of which is News/UVic Life, and staying informed on emerging issues relevant to UVic students and community.
- Live-tweeting UVSS/UVic Senate/Board of Directors meetings at least 4 times during the position.
- Filing at least one FOI (Freedom of Information Request) per school term.
- Working cooperatively with other staff and the Editor-in-Chief to cover compelling issues that enhance the overall quality of the printed paper, and fill gaps in the production cycle as needed.
- Representing the Martlet in the broader UVic community & helping mentor Martlet volunteers
- Being an active and engaged member of the Martlet team
- Working at least 6 hours bi-weekly in the Martlet office, room B011 in the basement of the Student Union Building.
- Attending meetings: training workshops, paper critiques, copyediting, and story meetings in person.
- Abiding by the Martlet‘s Code of Conduct, Conflict-of-Interest Policy, fact-checking guidelines, and other policies.
Qualifications:
- 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 1-2 writing samples that best represent your news writing abilities to business@martlet.ca by the application deadline. If granted an interview, applicants may be asked to complete an editing test. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Due to funding, eligibility for the UVic Work Study Program will be considered an asset, you can find out more on how to apply for Work Study here.
Outreach Coordinator — the Martlet, UVic’s Independent Newspaper
Application Deadline: Friday, August 14 2026 at 5:00pm.*Applicants are encouraged to apply asap*
Start Date: August 24, 2026
End Date: April 13, 2027
Wage: $20.00/hour + 4% vacation pay
Hours: 10 hours bi-weekly
Location: hybrid
Positions available: 1
Job Description:
The Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for reporting to and aiding the Operations Manager to coordinate and execute outreach opportunities that bolster the Martlet’s connection to the community it serves and raises awareness of our newspaper. This includes brainstorming and coordinating monthly outreach events and class visits, creating social media graphics and videos, managing an inbox, and filling in gaps in the operations of the Martlet at the discretion of the Operations Manager. Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Working closely with the Operations Manager to brainstorm, coordinate and execute monthly outreach events both online and in person
- Attending outreach events in person as a Martlet representative to engage new volunteers, contributors, readers, and advertisers
- Manage the outreach@martlet.ca inbox to receive and respond to requests for collaboration within the UVic and Victoria community, and forward relevant information to the Operations Manager or Managing Editor
- Attend bi-weekly in person meetings with the Operations Manager to discuss ongoing outreach opportunities and events
- Supporting advertisement sales in the Martlet at the direction of the Operations Manager
- Creating social media content to raise awareness of the Martlet and outreach events
- Coordinating and executing class visits at the beginning of school terms to raise awareness for student opportunities at the Martlet
- Representing the Martlet in the broader UVic community & helping mentor Martlet volunteers
- Being an active and engaged member of the Martlet team
- Abiding by the Martlet‘s Code of Conduct, Conflict-of-Interest Policy, fact-checking guidelines, and other policies.
Qualifications:
- Strong social and conversational skills
- Enthusiasm for and previous experience in community outreach
- Attention to detail and confident decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Creative problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure, independently or collaboratively, to meet deadlines; reliable
- Knowledge of and participation in the UVic and Victoria community is an asset
- Knowledge of the landscape of local journalism and role of journalism in a community
- Previous experience creating social graphics and videos
- Previous experience coordinating events is an asset
- Previous experience with the Martlet is an asset
- Knowledge of Google suites
- Knowledge of Canva
To apply for this position, e-mail your resume and cover letter to business@martlet.ca by the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Due to funding, eligibility for the UVic Work Study Program will be considered an asset, you can find out more on how to apply for Work Study here.
Design Assistant — the Martlet, UVic’s Independent Newspaper
Application Deadline: Friday, August 14 2026 at 5:00pm.*Applicants are encouraged to apply asap*
Start Date: August 24, 2026
End Date: April 13, 2027
Wage: $20.00/hour + 4% vacation pay
Hours: 10 hours bi-weekly
Location: hybrid
Positions available: 1
Job Description:
The Design Assistant works in close collaboration with the Design Director to ensure the overall quality and continuity of the Martlet newspaper’s creative content, and the layout of all print issues of the paper. Under the guidance of the Design Director, they assist in organizing all graphics within the paper and ensuring each article has an accompanying graphic or image, which includes liaising with editorial staff and volunteers, and conducting outreach to contributors. As an integral part of the team, the Design Assistant works with the Editor-in-Chief to conduct copy editing nights prior to publication of an issue. The Design Assistant is responsible, but not limited to, the following tasks:
- Perform layout of print issues, arranging articles, headlines, images, ads, etc. to a clear and aesthetic standard as instructed by the Design Director
- Liaise with contributors and editorial staff to coordinate graphics for articles
- Travelling to relevant places within UVic and the Greater Victoria Area on assignment for photos when necessary, at the discretion of the Design Director and/or Editor-in-Chief
- Report to, and work under, the Design Director on design and organizational decisions
- Take responsibility for the visual elements of the paper and website, ensuring they are finished on time, created with quality, and kept up-to-date
- Work in close collaboration with the Martlet’s Design Director to manifest editorial themes, cover and feature ideas, or strategic plans for print issues
- Act as an information source for team members on principles of design and layout and relay information to the Design Director as needed
- With the Operations Manager, Design Director, and the Editor-in-Chief, ensure all necessary requirements for bi-weekly publication of the paper have been met
- Attend story meetings and monthly copy editing evenings in person
- Serve as an engaged, committed team member that helps represent the Martlet to its readership and the larger community, which may include participating in outreach initiatives and other miscellaneous design tasks as needed
- Abiding by the Martlet‘s Code of Conduct, Conflict-of-Interest Policy, fact-checking guidelines, and other policies
Qualifications
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Knowledge of design principles and familiarity with publication layout principles
- Creativity, artistic skills, and an eye for design
- Reliable and able to follow guidelines for technical procedures
- Proven ability to manage deadlines and stay organized
- Motivated with attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Ability to plan and visualize print products and bring to fruition
- Photo editing and photography skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills—especially within a student-oriented environment with individuals who hold diverse perspectives
- Capable of working in a team environment and able to closely follow direction
To apply for this position, e-mail your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio featuring 3-5 artistic samples of your photography, illustrations, and/or designs to business@martlet.ca by the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Due to funding, eligibility for the UVic Work Study Program will be considered an asset, you can find out more on how to apply for Work Study here.
