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The Uniter is seeking a dedicated, politically minded and well-connected person to fill the role of city editor. This person should have experience and a passion for writing about such topics as local news, student issues, community events, sports, and more. 

Successful candidates should feel comfortable running a team of contributors, assigning and editing their work, providing feedback, organizing meetings and building relationships with Winnipeg’s downtown urban community.

Applicants should have a flexible schedule and be available for editorial meetings (Mondays), pitch meetings (Thursdays), irregular section meetings and mentorship during the regular publishing/academic year (late August to early December/January to early April). Daytime meetings usually happen on Thursdays. 

This position is expected to take approximately 20 hours per week and pays $345/week. The city editor will begin their term in late August.

Skill Requirements:

• Should have at least 2 years experience in city/news-style writing
• Must have experience editing
• Ability to multitask, make decisions and work independently
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Knowledge of Google Drive and Docs
• Ability to oversee, mentor and lead a team of staff and volunteers
• Ability to maintain deadlines

Duties:

• Work closely with managing editor to construct weekly story lists
• Must assign and collect writing assignments on a weekly basis
• Must ensure section is filled and balanced on a weekly basis
• Provide constructive feedback to contributors within section
• Must attend pitch and editorial meetings
• Work closely with copy and style editor to ensure all work is factual and formatted properly for print
• Pitch and write a cover feature once per semester
• Provide leads/summaries for city briefs
• Review and follow all relevant policies and guides including Canadian Press style, the Canadian Association of Journalists ethics guidelines, the Uniter style guide and Uniter editorial policies.

Relationship to colleagues:

• Reports to managing editor and business manager
• Supervises city reporter, campus reporter and volunteer writers
• Collaborates with copy and style editor, volunteer coordinator and photo team

Please submit a resume, cover letter and two writing samples (maximum length for each: one page, single-spaced) to managing editor Thomas Pashko at editor@uniter.ca with “City editor” in the subject line by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 20. We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

*Mouseland Press strives to be an equitable employer and will prioritize qualified applicants who belong to marginalized groups. Qualified applicants who study at or are alumni of The University of Winnipeg will also be given priority*