The Silhouette Editor-In-Chief

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.

Please note this posting closes Tuesday, February 24th at 11:59pm.

******this job is under review with minor changes expected and potentially and increase in hours/pay.

The Editor-in-Chief shall be responsible for the planning and implementation of The Silhouette, McMaster’s student-led newspaper. The Editor-in-Chief shall coordinate a team of like-minded students to create, organize and produce a weekly news publication for McMaster students that meets the mandate of the Silhouette. The Editor-in-Chief accomplishes this goal through supporting the Editorial and Multimedia teams, ensuring all articles meet Canadian Press Style, and actively ensure diverse voices are being represented within the Silhouette publication. The Editor-in-Chief will establish a vision for The Silhouette with the Executive Editor and guide its Editorial and Multimedia teams towards the unified goals of the Service as a primary news source for McMaster students to learn information about the McMaster and Hamilton communities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer knowledge (i.e. Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, WordPress)


• Editing skills


• Layout knowledge


• Management skills


• Writing skills


• Interpersonal skills required to relate with staff

Effort and Responsibility

• Effort required to pay attention to detail


• Effort required to maintain thought during long night

Working Conditions

• Silhouette office (open office with many computer terminals and a lounge)


• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work


• Late evenings

Training and Experience

• Minimum two years of experience with The Silhouette is required


• Previous experience as an Editor with The Silhouette is preferred


• Computer experience preferred


• Hands on training in summer months with Executive Editor

Equipment

• Computer equipment to perform layout and writing responsibilities

Supervisor: The Silhouette Executive Editor

Hours: 16 - 18 Hours/week

Remuneration: C7

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the job description found here

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position, and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The McMaster Students Union (MSU) is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse staff. The MSU encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and 2SLGBTQIA-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Human Resources Director by email at [email protected]. Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students’ union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position.