The Ontarion is now hiring the EDITOR IN CHIEF for the 2010 - 2011 production year
Full-time Contract Position, April 15, 2010 to April 27, 2011
The Editor in Chief is responsible for everything concerning the daily operation of the newspaper and all material printed within. They set a vision and direction for the paper in terms of design, format, and content that is consistent with Ontarion Policy. They will manage and evaluate staff, schedule work hours, coordinate volunteers and facilitate regular meetings. They troubleshoot and facilitate conflict resolution. While the Editor in Chief will make journalistic or graphic contributions to the newspaper, this is primarily a managerial position.
The successful candidate will possess:
• a vision for the Ontarion for 2010-11
• supervisory or leadership skills; excellent communication skills
• interpersonal conflict resolution skills; strong organizational skills
• the ability to work in a stressful environment under tight deadlines
• work or volunteer experience in a press environment
• training or experience in journalism, editing and/or graphics,
some design experience
The Ontarion’s Employment Equity Policy is a proactive measure to recruit qualified people from a variety of ethnic, religious and class backgrounds, lesbians, bisexuals, gays and transgendered people, people of colour, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities and women. Members of the previously identified groups are encouraged to self-identify.
Deadline for Applications is Friday January 29, 2010 at 4 pm.
Apply with portfolio of at least 6 writing samples, resume and cover letter to:
Ontarion EIC Hiring Committee, UC 264,
University of Guelph, Guelph Ontario N1G 2W1
To obtain a copy of the Ontarion’s Employment Equity Policy and/or the Job Descrition for this position, please email us at ontarion@uoguelph.ca
