News Editor

The Varsity; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established campus publication is seeking a News Editor to oversee the news section and manage a talented team. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to shape campus journalism, requiring strong writing and editing skills, as well as a keen understanding of current events. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about storytelling. Join a vibrant community dedicated to delivering impactful news to students, while developing your editorial skills and contributing to a significant publication in Canadian journalism.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator and detail-oriented.
• Ability to recognize what makes a good story.

Responsibilities

• Manage and publish news content for weekly issues.
• Lead the News team and manage breaking news stories.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

The Varsity, U of T’s tri-campus student newspaper of record since 1880, is looking to hire aNews Editor for the upcoming year. The editor will manage and publish news content for our weekly issues. This is an exciting opportunity to join the masthead of a major Canadian campus publication!

Varsity Publications Inc. is an incorporated not-for-profit corporation entirely managed and operated by students. It publishes The Varsity, which puts out a print issue each week during the academic year and maintains a strong online presence through its website (thevarsity.ca). All full-time undergraduate and graduate students at U of T’s three campuses are members of the corporation.

Responsibilities

The News Editor will be responsible for managing The Varsity’s News Section. They will:

● Write News articles a week;

● Edit News articles every week;

● Pitch ideas for stories that can be picked up by other members of the News team;

● Attend Sunday production, and assist with administrative tasks for the News section, like developing pitches.

● Manage and lead the News team for the year

● Manage breaking news stories with the team throughout the year

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate is:

● A post-secondary student at U of T upon applying for the position

● Able to be a team player in a fast-paced environment

● A strong communicator and detail oriented

● Hardworking, self-motivated, organized, and punctual

● Understanding of current issues and ability to recognize what makes a good story

Terms of the position

● Hours: 20 hours a week

● Term: May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025

Application Information

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and any samples of relevant work to [e-mail] addressed to Medha Surajpal, Editor-in-Chief; Sophie Esther, Managing Editor, External; Junia Alsinawi, Deputy News Editor; and Kyla Cassandra Cortez, Outgoing Managing Editor, Internal; by Wednesday, May 12 at 6:00 pm. Please direct any questions or inquiries to [e-mail].

Varsity Publications Inc. is committed to providing its members with equal opportunity and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates who reflect the U of T community’s diversity, as defined by, but not limited to, race, colour, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, political or religious affiliations, place of origin, class, and gender.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Newspaper Publishing

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