Senior Arts and Culture Editor, Queen's Journal

Job SummaryThe Queens Journal is an entirely student-run newspaper at Queens University. The paper was founded in 1873 and has been continually published ever since. The Journal publishes a bi-weekly print edition and regular online content throughout the year.A writing portfolio must be e-mailed to at the time of your application submission to supplement your application. Please include your name and the position title in the files CompetenciesCommunicationCreativityInterviewingCultural SensitivityTeamworkProfessionalismJob DutiesWrite assign edit and fact check 12 to 14 stories per weekTraining and managing two assistant editors as well as a contributor poolGenerate story and photo ideas for each issue including keeping close contacts with local arts organizations and PR for touring musiciansRequesting photos for each story and acquiring supplied photosDevelop and foster positive relationships with relevant campus clubs and University organizations (e.g. Agnes Etherington Art Centre)Maintaining a balance between on- and off-campus arts and entertainment coverageAttend all in-print press days to lay out stories in the paper (occurs every other Thursday)For both in-print and online-only press day upload stories to The Journals website (occurs every Monday and Thursday for the first six weeks of each semester and every Thursday for the last six weeks of the semester)Work with the Production Manager and visuals team to develop visual content for each storyWork closely with the Editor(s) in Chief to develop the vision and direction of the sectionAttend all Editorial Board and section-head meetings as well as all trainings provided to staffRespect and adhere to all company policies procedures and ethical standardsAttend and fully participate in all press days editorial board and section head meetingsStrive to foster a warm comfortable and respectful atmosphere for allComplete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentivelyMaintain timely communication with your direct supervisorAlways serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statementComplete other duties as assignedJob RequirementsPossess strong organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environmentWork ConditionsInteraction with coworkers management and the Queens community