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: Social Media Manager
The Charlatan Social Media Manager is a creative part-time position with influence in many aspects of our paper. The Social Media Manager will report to the Editor-in-Chief and have a close relationship with the editorial staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Posting all articles to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn;
- Creating Instagram story posts (for cross-post on Facebook) in Canva using existing templates;
- Creating at least two weekly TikToks related to the Charlatan’s coverage;
- Creating at least one weekly video recapping the Charlatan’s coverage;
- Monitoring the Charlatan’s online presence through social media analytics;
- Moderating social media comment sections and direct messages as necessary;
- Working to increase user engagement across social media platforms;
- Ensuring all social media work coheres with the Charlatan’s branding, social media policy and ethics;
- Attend weekly editorial staff meetings;
- Undertaking occasional special projects to improve the visual appeal and efficiency of the Charlatan social media;
- Other duties as required.
Characteristics of a strong applicant include:
- Experience using social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok);
- Experience using Canva and/or Photoshop to create engaging visuals;
- Knowledge of social media analytics;
- Knowledge of the Carleton University community;
- A confident on-camera presence;
- Creative;
- Organized;
- Resourceful;
- Collaborative;
- Positive attitude.
- Video journalism experience is a strong asset.
Other Important Information
The position requires part-time work beginning in September 2025 and concluding in April 2026.
Job Type:
- Part-time, approx. 10 hours every two weeks
Salary:
- $250 – $300, paid every two weeks
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, flexible working hours
Experience:
- At least one (1) year creating social media content (preferred)
- At least one (1) year of involvement in the Carleton community (required)
Location:
- Ottawa, Ont.
Conflict of interest disclaimer:
- No editorial staff may be involved with the executive of a political party or involved with organizing events for political parties on campus. Nor shall any editorial staff 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 staff be a member of Carleton University’s Board of Governors or Senate during their time on staff. 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 and cover letter to the paper’s Editor-in-Chief, Elissa Mendes, at [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. EST on July 20, 2025. Applicants may also submit up to two pieces of their previous social media or video journalism work. Successful applicants will be contacted for a virtual interview conducted by the Charlatan’s hiring committee.
