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.
Send your cover letter and resume to:
E-mail: uwlance@uwindsor.ca
Or drop off in person at:
The Lance
401 Sunset Ave.,
B-91 CAW Student Centre
Windsor, Ontario
N9B 3P4
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Business Manager
Part-time
The Business Manager is responsible for creating and balancing the annual budget, overseeing day-to-day financial operations, managing debt and expenses, determining salaries in conjunction with the Editor in Chief, and performing any other duties as assigned by the Editor in Chief. Is also responsible for implementing all binding decisions to the staff, act as a member of the Lance Oversight Committee
Qualifications
• Experience in accounting/human resources
• Intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, and Simply Accounting
• A minimum of one year’s work experience in a management position.
• Experience in a publishing environment a plus
Send your cover letter and resume to:
E-mail: uwlance@uwindsor.ca
Or drop off in person at:
The Lance
401 Sunset Ave.,
B-91 CAW Student Centre
Windsor, Ontario
N9B 3P4
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Department Editor (News, Arts, Sports, Features)
Part-time
The Department Editor (News, Arts, Sports, Features) is responsible to the Editor in Chief for actively seeking, assigning, writing, editing, and layout of relevant stories for The Lance;
Be responsible for editing all of their section’s copy before publication; Be responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer staff and reporters for their section;
Be responsible for all photographs required for their Department; Perform other duties as assigned by the Editor in Chief. Is also responsible to editorial meetings.
Qualifications
• Experience in editing/proofreading, CP Style, journalism and writing for the media
• Intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, Adobe InDesign, and photo-editing software
• Experience in writing for the print media
• Experience in writing with The Lance, or another student publication, a plus
Send your cover letter and resume to:
E-mail: uwlance@uwindsor.ca
Or drop off in person at:
The Lance
401 Sunset Ave.,
B-91 CAW Student Centre
Windsor, Ontario
N9B 3P4
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Production Manager
Part-time
The Production Manager is responsible to the Editor in Chief for the production of The Lance; Be responsible for maintaining the highest possible quality in page design, and for copyediting and correcting all on-page layout errors after pages have been approved by section editors; Work with the Editor in Chief to ensure that computer software efficiency and database systems are maintained; Perform other duties as assigned by the Editor in Chief.Is also responsible to attend production meetings.
Qualifications
• Experience in editing/proofreading, CP Style, journalism and writing for the media
• Advanced knowledge of all Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
• Experience in writing for the print media
• Experience in advertising design or marketing design
• Experience in a publishing environment a plus
Send your cover letter and resume to:
E-mail: uwlance@uwindsor.ca
Or drop off in person at:
The Lance
401 Sunset Ave.,
B-91 CAW Student Centre
Windsor, Ontario
N9B 3P4
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Advertising Manager
30+ hours per week
The Advertising Manager is responsible to the Editor in Chief and the Business Manager; Generate weekly advertising revenue determined by the Business Manager; Act as a liaison between advertisers and The Lance Editorial Board; Act as a liaison between advertisers and The Lance Ad Designer; Uphold the guidelines set forth by The Lance Advertising Policy.
Qualifications
• Experience in marketing, sales and promotions
• Intermediate knowledge of Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator or photo-editing software
• Experience in writing for the print media
• Experience in advertising design or marketing design
• Previous sales experience a plus
Send your cover letter and resume to:
E-mail: uwlance@uwindsor.ca
Or drop off in person at:
The Lance
401 Sunset Ave.,
B-91 CAW Student Centre
Windsor, Ontario
N9B 3P4
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Will Work for Food
The Lance profiles a man who has been standing at a busy Windsor intersection for 6 months holding a sign that reads "Will Work for Food."
