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: Photo Editor
The Charlatan Photo Editor / Staff Photographer is a creative part-time position with influence in administrative aspects of our paper. The Photo Editor / Staff Photographer will report to the Editor-in-Chief and have a close relationship with the editorial staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 staff and editorial meetings, unless excused by the Editor-in-Chief;
- 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;
- Willingness to learn;
- Initiative;
- Detail-oriented;
- Creative;
- Organized;
- Resourceful;
- Collaborative;
- Positive attitude.
Other Important Information:
The position requires part-time work beginning in September.
Job Type:
- Part-time, approx. 10 hours every week
Salary:
- $300 – $330, paid every two weeks
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, flexible working hours
Experience:
- At least one (1) year of involvement in the Carleton community (required)
- A portfolio of no less than 10 images but no more than 20 that are not altered beyond a reasonable journalistic norm (required)
- At least one (1) year of experience in photography or photojournalism (preferred)
Location:
- Ottawa, Ont.
How to apply
Applicants should send a résumé and cover letter to the paper’s Editor-in-Chief, Natasha Baldin, at editor.charlatan@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. EST on August 16, 2024. Successful applicants will be contacted for a virtual interview.
