Job Posting: Associate Publisher
Contract: 24 hours per week
Location: Toronto, Ottawa or Vancouver
If you are passionate about progressive politics, social change and independent media, and believe that sound development strategies and good administration are as key to a successful social change project as are innovation, openness and positive energy, then read on.
rabble.ca, Canada's leading site for independent progressive online news and analysis, seeks an Associate Publisher. The ideal candidate is resourceful, works independently but enjoys being part of a dynamic team, has a passion for order and detail, a facility for connecting people and ideas, experience in promotion and fundraising, and a capacity for juggling many projects simultaneously.
The Associate Publisher is responsible for supporting the Publisher in all elements of the rabble media project. Specifically, the Associate Publisher supports and takes direction from the Publisher in ensuring the overall financial health of the organization; supports and may lead outreach, promotional and fundraising campaigns, and maintains various administrative functions for the site. Depending on experience, the Associate Publisher will assume management for various revenue generation and promotion lines for the online publication, including possibly fundraising campaigns, donor development, special events and/or sponsorships.
This position requires impeccable time management skills, a creative approach to making a big impact with a small budget, a passion for social change and independent media, and a positive can-do attitude. The person in this role must manage their own schedule and deliverables, as well as meet the needs of the Publisher and the rabble team. The right candidate is committed to developing personal and professional systems to continuously increase efficiency in this fast-paced environment.
Major areas of responsibility involve Development, Sponsorships, Promotion, Outreach,Advertising, Administration and Event Coordination. The Associate Publisher reports to the Publisher, and works closely with the Administrative Coordinator. Work will primarily be done from rabble's office space in either Vancouver, Ottawa or Toronto.
A qualified candidate should have:
- Minimum of 4 years experience in a Development or Project Coordination role, or a comparable management experience
- Experience working in a virtual workplace
- Sound judgment and comfort working autonomously
- Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communications skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- People skills and sensitivity to people's needs
- The ability to create excellent connections with organizations that support social justice mandates
- Familiarity with -- and keen interest in -- independent media and progressive social movements
- Capacity to handle a million things and willingness to do whatever it takes...
- Strong writing skills
- A creative approach to working with limited financial resources
- Competence in Microsoft Access, Excel and Word
- Experience fundraising using email, online or social media campaigns an asset
- Experience working with volunteers an asset
- Familiarity with Drupal, WhatCounts, Basecamp, Google DFP, Google Analytics, and Photoshop or similar software tools are assets
Terms: Part-time contract
Deadline for applications: February 10, 2015
Please send a cover letter and CV attention to the Hiring Committee with "Associate
Publisher" in the subject line: jobs@rabble.ca
Please note: In the spirit of the virtual office, only electronic applications will be accepted. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Thank you to all who apply.
rabble.ca is committed to achieving a representative workforce. Qualified diversity group members are encouraged to self identify on their applications.
