Who are we?
The Charlatan is Carleton University’s independent newspaper. Run by students for students, the paper has been providing the Carleton community with news and entertainment for more than 75 years.
Job Description: Managing Editor
The Charlatan Managing Editor is a creative part-time position with influence in administrative aspects of our paper. The Summer Managing Editor will report to the Editor-in-Chief and have a close relationship with the editorial staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Co-ordinating with section editors to determine individual needs for deadlines and organizational support;
- Maintaining consistent contact with section editors;
- Co-ordinating monthly staff meetings and monthly check-ins with section editors;
- Collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief on special projects including but not limited to volunteer campaigns, fundraising, office activities and team building, promotional campaigns, and diversity surveys;
- Attending and contributing to all staff and editorial meetings, unless excused by the Editor-in-Chief;
- Having authority over all matters pertaining to office organization, but final authority over all editorial matters rests with the Editor-in-Chief;
- Meeting all deadlines set by the Editor-in-Chief;
- Other reasonable duties as requested by the Board of Directors or the Editor-in-Chief.
Characteristics of a strong applicant include:
- Experience working collaboratively in group settings;
- Knowledge of the Charlatan‘s editorial structure and workflow;
- Knowledge of the Carleton University community;
- Clear and concise communication skills;
- Willingness to learn;
- Initiative;
- Detail-oriented;
- Creative;
- Organized;
- Resourceful;
- Collaborative;
- Positive attitude.
Other Important Information:
The position requires part-time work beginning in June.
Job Type:
- Part-time, approx. 10 hours every week
Salary:
- $300, paid every two weeks
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, flexible working hours
Experience:
- At least one (1) year of involvement in the Carleton community (required)
Location:
- Remote or Ottawa, Ont.
COVID-19 precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Remote work opportunities
How to apply
Applicants should send a résumé and cover letter to the paper’s Editor-in-Chief, Isabel Harder, at editor.charlatan@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. EST on Aug. 31. Successful applicants will be contacted for a virtual interview.
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