The Silhouette News Associate Editor

This posting closes on Thursday, March 17 at 11:59pm.

Term: End of August to April

Reports to: The Silhouette News Editor 

Hours:6 - 8 hours per week

Rate: 

The Silhouette is McMaster University’s student-run newspaper. The Sil has been in publication for over 80 years, first hitting the newsstands in the fall of 1930. To see more on the MSU site, click here. 

Overview 

Whether it’s a breaking news story or an ongoing investigation,
Silhouette reporters will be there and are committed to informing the student body of the issues and concerns that affect their lives. The Sil’s sports section is your best way to keep up with the exploits of the many Mac varsity teams, while Arts & Culture provides useful and insightful profiles, features, and tips to help you get the most out of student life. The Sil’s opinions section is your own forum through which you can speak to the masses. Got something to say? Submit an OpEd piece by two days prior to that week’s publication. 

GENERAL SCOPE:

The News Associate Editor is responsible for producing The Brief, a part of the Silhouette and 93.3 CFMU’s Frequency series. The News Associate Editor will also act as the primary host for the show, and work with a team of News Frequency Staff Reporters to generate the show’s segments.  

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong verbal communication and on-air hosting ability 

• Ability to conduct in-depth interviews and guide professional, time-conscious conversations 

• Strong news judgment and understanding of editorial standards 

• Working knowledge of Canadian Press style and journalistic ethics 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, and guests 

• Time management and organizational skills to meet weekly production deadlines 

• Basic audio editing skills and familiarity with recording platforms 

• Knowledge of media law, defamation, and broadcast standards 

EFFORT & RESPONSIBILITY 

• Maintain high attention to detail to ensure accuracy, balance, and editorial integrity of broadcast content 

• Exercise sound judgment in selecting guests and shaping weekly programming 

• Demonstrate persistence and professionalism in securing interviews and meeting production deadlines 

• Sustain consistent performance in planning, hosting, and overseeing weekly show production 

• Responsible adherence to CFMU Radio Inc. Operating Policy – The Silhouette  

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Silhouette shared office around a lounge 

• Silhouette Podcast studio (must be booked in advance) 

• CFMU studio (production booth and on-air booth — must be booked in advance) 

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE 

• Broadcast journalism experience (previous volunteer experience with the Silhouette is an asset) 

• Computer and basic editorial training will be provided 

• Rudimentary knowledge of Canadian media 

• Silhouette training  over the summer 

EQUIPMENT 

• Personal computer equipment for communication responsibilities 

• Recording tools for interviewing and transcribing