Online Editor – NAIT Nugget (202627)

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Online Editor NAIT Nugget (2026/27)

Start Date August 1 2026

Contract End April 15 2027

The Nugget is hiring an Online Editor to help publish and manage content on our website. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes has strong attention to detail and understands how people actually read things online.

The Online Editors primary responsibility is uploading articles to our WordPress website and ensuring they are clean readable and presented in a way that works for a digital audience. You dont need to be a WordPress expert well teach you our systems SEO basics and technical workflows but you do need to be comfortable working independently and making smart editorial decisions for the web.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

Upload and format articles on our WordPress website
Ensure articles are clean consistent and easy to read online (headings spacing links images embeds etc.)
Apply basic editorial judgment to web presentation (what works on a website print)
Add featured images captions tags and categories
Collaborate with editors to clarify formatting or presentation when needed
Flag issues inconsistencies or missing elements before publication
Meet publishing deadlines and manage your workload independently

Who were looking for

Strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision
A good instinct for what looks right and reads well on a website
Comfort working with written content and following editorial standards
Reliability and consistency this role is part of keeping our site running smoothly

Why join the Nugget

Amazing perks including access to the Nugget office
Comprehensive and ongoing training
Be part of a team dedicated to sharing information and keeping students informed

Compensation and Hours:

Salary:Starting at $500 per month
Work Hours:Flexible hours with some requirements for mandatory meetings
Employment Term: August 1 2026 to April 15 2027

Qualifications & Considerations

Eligibility and Availability:

Must be a current NAIT student enrolled for the full 2026/27 academic year until at least April 2027
Must be available for training during the first week of August; flexible work schedule for the rest of August

Assets (but not required):

Familiarity with WordPress
Experience with Divi or other page builders
Basic understanding of digital publishing journalism or content management
Interest in media journalism or online storytelling

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity please provide the following:

Resume (PDF)
Cover Letter (PDF).Within your cover letter please answer the following questions: 1) What interests you in this role and working for the Nugget and 2) What experience do you have with WordPress or similar
Application responses and cover letter should be written in the candidates own words and not generated by AI or automated tools. Applications may be reviewed for originality as part of the assessment process.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted. While we appreciate all applications only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Next Steps

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Interviews are expected to begin inlate March / early April
Interviews will take place on campus
This position starts on August 1 2026

Questions about accessibility or the application process

Email for general employment inquiries or to request accommodations during the recruitment or hiring process. Please do not use this email to request updates on your application status.

Closing Date:March 13th at 3:00PM or until suitable candidates are found.

We cant wait to see your application!

Online Editor NAIT Nugget (2026/27)Start Date August 1 2026Contract End April 15 2027The Nugget is hiring an Online Editor to help publish and manage content on our website. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes has strong attention to detail and understands how peop...