Senior Arts and Culture Editor, Queen's Journal 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

Writing, Assigning, Editing, Fact Checking, Training, Managing, Generating Ideas, Contact Management, Photo Requesting, Relationship Building, Layout, Uploading Content, Visual Content Development, Communication, Creativity, Interviewing

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 writing 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 Creativity Interviewing Cultural Sensitivity Teamwork Professionalism Job Duties Write, assign, edit, and fact check 12 to 14 stories per week Training and managing two assistant editors as well as a contributor pool Generate story and photo ideas for each issue, including keeping close contacts with local arts organizations and PR for touring musicians Requesting photos for each story and acquiring supplied photos Develop and foster positive relationships with relevant campus clubs and University organizations (e.g. Agnes Etherington Art Centre) Maintaining a balance between on- and off-campus arts and entertainment coverage Attend all in-print press days to lay out stories in the paper (occurs every other Thursday) For both in-print and online-only press day, upload stories to The Journal’s website (occurs every Monday and Thursday for the first six weeks of each semester and every Thursday for the last six weeks of the semester) Work with the Production Manager and visuals team to develop visual content for each story Work closely with the Editor(s) in Chief to develop the vision and direction of the section Attend all Editorial Board and section-head meetings, as well as all trainings provided to staff Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards Attend and fully participate in all press days, editorial board, and section head meetings Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere for all Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor 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 Work Conditions Interaction with coworkers, management and the Queen’s community 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 editor will be responsible for writing, assigning, editing, and fact-checking 12 to 14 stories weekly, while also training and managing two assistant editors and a contributor pool. Key tasks include generating story ideas, maintaining media contacts, and ensuring content coverage balances on- and off-campus arts and entertainment.