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 80 years.
Job Description: Photo Editor
The Charlatan Photos Editor/Team Photographer is a creative part-time position with influence in administrative aspects of our paper. The Photos Editor will report to the Editor-in-Chief and have a close relationship with the editorial team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Act as the organization’s lead photographer and take photos at major news events (ceremonies, sports games, protests, etc.)
- Maintaining consistent contact with volunteers and other section editors;
- Co-ordinating and photographing visuals for articles, social media and special projects;
- Attending and contributing to all team and editorial meetings;
- Having authority over all matters pertaining to the photos section, 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 Carleton University community;
- Clear and concise communication skills;
Other Important Information:
The position requires part-time work beginning in September 2026 and concluding in April 2027.
Job Type:
Part-time, approx. 10 hours every week
Salary:
Honorarium: $500 per semester (subject to change).
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, flexible working hours
Experience:
- At least one (1) year of involvement in the Carleton community (required)
- At least one (1) year of experience in photography or photojournalism (preferred)
Location:
Ottawa, Ont.
Conflict of interest disclaimer:
According to the Charlatan’s bylaws, no editorial team may be involved with the executive of a political party or involved with organizing events for political parties on campus. Nor shall any editorial team member be a CUSA, GSA, CASG or RRRA councilor or executive member, either during their term or in the year previous to their term. Nor may any member of the editorial team be a member of Carleton University’s Board of Governors or Senate during their time on the editorial team. They must be transparent about their involvement with any organization which would pose a significant conflict of interest.
How to apply
Interested applicants should send a résumé, cover letter and portfolio to the paper’s Editor-in-Chief, Michael McBean, at [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. EST on August 7, 2026. The portfolio should contain 10-20 images that adhere to news industry standards. Successful applicants will be contacted for a virtual interview conducted by the Charlatan’s hiring committee.
