This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain professional experience and build their portfolio. If you are interested in applying (or have any questions), please send your resume, cover letter, and three writing samples to editor@excal.on.ca with the subject line: [Position] Application: [Last Name, First Name].
The position is paid (an honorarium). The contracts will run from the start date to April 2025.
Deadline to apply: October 1, 2024
Please note: only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
See description of the position below.
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
Qualifications:
– Passionate about reporting and reading news
– Tenacious and ambitious with a strong writing style
– Writing experience
– Editing experience is not required, but it is considered an asset
– Excellent communication skills, as much of the job involves interviewing strangers and working in a team environment
– Excellent time management skills, as the job requires you to work within tight deadlines
– Organized and on top of current issues/events
– Previous experience with Excalibur as a writer/editor is an asset
Responsibilities:
– Working alongside the News Editor to edit and write articles, as well as pitch stories to the Editor-in-Chief on a weekly basis
– Recruiting and communicating with volunteers
– Ensuring ethical journalistic standards are met while remaining objective for the section
– Writing one editorial and one feature per semester
– Fulfilling the role and responsibilities of the News Editor should they be unavailable
