Arts and Culture Reporter

The Uniter is seeking an individual who is passionate about Winnipeg’s arts and culture scene to fill the position of arts and culture reporter. This person should be equally comfortable exploring the realms of music, visual arts, theatre, literature, dance, food, and more.

The successful candidate will possess strong writing and interviewing skills, and have their finger on the pulse of the many thriving scenes on campus and across the city.

Duties:

• Work closely with the arts and culture editor
• Pitch and write two 500 word arts and culture stories per week
• Provide leads/summaries for arts and culture related news briefs
• Work with the visual team to arrange for corresponding visual content
• Work well under deadlines.
• Attend weekly pitch meetings, monthly section meetings and professional development workshops
• Pitch and write a cover feature once per semester

Relationship to Colleagues

• Reports to arts and culture editor
• Collaborates with copy and style editor, illustrator and photo team
• Applicants should have a flexible schedule and be available for pitch meetings during the regular academic year (August to December/January to April.)

This position pays $170/week. The arts and culture reporter will begin their term as soon as possible.

Please submit a resume, cover letter and two writing samples (one page, single-spaced) to editor@uniter.ca with “Arts and culture reporter application” in the subject line.

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.