The Silhouette Editor-In-Chief

Whether its 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 Sils 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 Sils 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 weeks 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 McMasters 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

Effort and Responsibility

Working Conditions

Training and Experience

Equipment

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 Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position.

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Google Docs,Management Experience,Copy Editing,AP Style,Content Development,Journalism,Team Management,CorelDraw,Leadership Experience,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1