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Job Posting: Deputy Arts & Culture Editor

Join our team of passionate writers by applying to be The Gateway's next Deputy Arts & Culture Editor today!

Senior Volunteer Position Available

Position: Deputy Arts & Culture Editor

Reports to: Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief

Terms of Engagement: October 22, 2024 to April 30, 2025

Hours expected: 5 hours per week

Position Summary:

The Deputy Arts & Culture Editor shall be responsible for assisting the Arts & Culture Editor with the operation and organization of the Arts & Culture section. 

The Deputy Arts & Culture Editor must operate in accordance with Gateway Student Journalism Society bylaws, as well as the Gateway Student Journalism Society Code of Conduct, at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Create weekly pitch lists for the Arts & Culture Editor to use during volunteer meetings to solicit content.
  2. Create and send pitch emails for the Arts & Culture section.
  3. Assist the Arts & Culture Editor in training volunteers and providing initial constructive feedback or edits on their work.
  4. Assist in coverage of campus events.
  5. Write one article every week for the Arts & Culture section, at minimum. 
  6. Be ready to perform other position-related duties as assigned by the Arts & Culture Editor and the Editor-in-Chief.

Qualifications:

  1. Must be registered in the equivalent of at least one (1) course for credit at the University of Alberta during each term of the Fall and Winter sessions of their term in this position. 
  2. Must be a Gateway volunteer that has a valid volunteer agreement signed for the publishing year. 
  3. Must have knowledge of the Arts & Culture section, including what kinds of articles it publishes and what it covers. 
  4. Must be available to meet the five hour per week commitment consistently.
  5. Must have basic computer skills. 
  6. Must be able to deal effectively with Society and University staff, students, and the general public.

Assets:

  • Being a quick learner
  • Able to complete tasks well and on-time
  • Knowledgeable about a variety of article types
  • Resourcefulness in finding article topics
  • Leadership and coaching skills
  • Knowledge of Canadian Press Style

Interested applicants are to send a cover letter and resume to Editor-in-Chief Lily Polenchuk by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Deputy Arts & Culture Editor Application.” Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2024 at midnight (MST).

Successful applicants will be notified and will have a 30-minute interview with the Arts & Culture Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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