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The Lance is now hiring!
Position Title: Editor in Chief Duration: Renewable One-Year contract (Full-Time)
PLEASE NOTE- APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 9, 2009.
Reporting to the Lance Oversight Board, the incumbent's primary responsibility is to edit and publish The Lance student newspaper at the University of Windsor, and its online venue, www.pastthepages.ca. The Editor in Chief is responsible for all staffing decisions for the Lance, excluding the positions of Editor-in-Chief and Lance Oversight Board Chair and Secretary; responsible for the content of the Lance, including, but not limited to, advertising, and article content, in accordance with the governing documents of the Lance; responsible to bring forth the annual budget for the Lance, and present it to the Lance Oversight Board for approval. The Editor-in-Chief shall follow the budget as approved by the Lance Oversight Board; and perform all duties as set out by the governing documents of The Lance.
Education: Recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent experience and training in English, Communications Studies, and/or Journalism is preferred, or the equivalent demonstration of significant knowledge in the realm of the publishing industry and business management.
Experience: Proven track record in editing and proofreading for print / Online publications. Experience in editing following the Canadian Press Style Guide, and in journalism and writing for the media. Should demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, Adobe InDesign, and Photo-editing software (esp. Photoshop). A minimum of two years work experience in publishing for the print media. Experience in a management position is a plus.
Skills: The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator (both written and oral) who is comfortable chairing both the Board of Publications and Editorial Board, but also represents the issues and concerns of The Lance to the Lance Oversight Board clearly and effectively. Must be comfortable editing in for the Canadian Press Style Guide, have an acute news sense and able to rewrite articles to ensure that they are as fair, balanced and accurate. Must have initiative, willing to tackle issues as they arise, nipping them in the bud before the blossom into something more. Must be able to handle internal staffing issues, including disciplining staff and volunteers, as well as hold all parties relevant to the well-being of the Lance accountable to their responsibilities. Problem-solving, research, interpretive skills in decision-making and ability to work independently. Strong organizational and leadership skills to achieve goals and objectives in a changing, deadline oriented, high pressure work environment. Ability to deal with individuals at all levels; superior interpersonal skills and discretion. Outstanding communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated computing skills, including word processing(Word), database management(ACCESS) and computerized spreadsheets(Excel). Excellent skills in problem solving, decision making, strategic thinking, organizational knowledge and networking. Sensitivity (preferably lived experience) of diversity issues. Ability to react quickly to changing situations, manage multiple priorities, meet tight timelines and prioritize issues, carrying a substantial workload. Excellent organizational, administrative and time management skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment/integrity/discretion. Ability to interpret and apply policy and legislation.
Cover Letter Required: Yes
Send your cover letter and resume to: uwindsor.lance@gmail.com
Application Deadline: June 9, 2009
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in a career with The Lance. To apply, please ensure that:
*You have submitted a complete application package (including your cover letter, resume, clippings and letters of reference). When emailing your application package, ensure that you have attached the resume, cover letter, and any other files before sending.
*You have quoted the appropriate posting number on your application form and in the subject line of your email. Please keep the posting number and position description for future reference or inquiries.
*Your application package is submitted in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word (.doc), or Adobe (.pdf). If you do not have access to the above programs, you may submit your resume and covering letter in plain text format (.txt). Any other file extensions will not be opened or considered.
