Production Manager at Alma Mater Society

Kingston, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Organization, Ownership, Attention To Detail, Cultural Sensitivity, Creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Photoshop, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University. The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution. In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students. Job Summary The Queen’s Journal is an entirely student-run newspaper at Queen’s University. The paper was founded in 1873 and has been continually published ever since. The Journal publishes a bi-weekly print edition and regular online content throughout the year. A visual portfolio must be e-mailed to newjournal.editors@ams.queensu.ca at the time of your application submission to supplement your application. Please include your name and the position title in the file's name. Job Competencies Communication Organization Ownership Attention to Detail Cultural Sensitivity Creativity Job Duties Have a working knowledge and/or experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, most significantly, InDesign, Photoshop, and other interactive digital tools (web design languages will be considered an asset) Attend all press days to design and layout the front-page, diversions (i.e. crosswords, horoscopes, etc.) and help other staff layout their sections Create and distribute Adobe InDesign files to section-heads for every in-print issue (occurs every other Thursday) Work with the Business Manager to monitor and layout the ad content per issue, ensuring ads fit the proper specifications and occasionally designing in-house ads Communicate with the Editor(s) in Chief and the Business Manager about ad content and print concerns Work with the visual team to ensure standardization and quality of visual content Develop a strong relationship with section heads to maintain visual consistency between print and online versions of stories, as well as ensure content spacing per page is adequate Act as a resource and advisor for other staff members on what current design tools can be used for interactive digital content Collaborate with sections to develop their digital projects Work with staff from each section to generate a mixture of hard (full-page infographics with extensive information) and soft (graphs, charts and timelines) graphics. Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards Maintain timely communication with direct supervisor Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere for all Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement Complete other duties as assigned Job Requirements Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Working Conditions Interaction and collaboration with coworkers and management The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Responsibilities

The Production Manager is responsible for designing and laying out the front page and diversions for every bi-weekly print issue using Adobe InDesign, and collaborating with section heads to ensure visual consistency across print and online content. This role also involves working with the Business Manager on ad content layout and collaborating with the visual team to standardize visual quality.