The Managing Editor works in tandem with the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) to manage staff and ensure a smooth editorial workflow. The Managing Editor is responsible for providing support to the Editor-in-Chief in respect to editorial workflow and administration, and is an educational resource for sectional editors and volunteers. The Managing Editor is also responsible for internal editorial and volunteer relations. At all times the Managing Editor shall adhere to the Cascade Journalism Society’s bylaws, Code of Conduct, and other policies, and will always behave in an ethical manner as a representative of the paper.
Responsibilities
- Assist the EIC with editing duties
- Write copy as needed for The Cascade
- Provide support for sectional editors in conjunction with the EIC
- Solicit editors and volunteers for feature ideas, and work to ensure that there will be at least one feature per week of publication
- In conjunction with the EIC, ensure that the tasks of any absent editor are completed
- In the case of an unanticipated temporary absence of the EIC, ensure that the duties of the EIC are completed
- Hire, train, and discipline and/or dismiss staff when necessary, in consultation with the EIC. The EIC has final say in all hiring/termination, but the Managing Editor is responsible for addressing and managing human resources issues in the office
- Organize team-building retreats, training events, and recruitment events
- Endeavour to maintain a welcoming office atmosphere for volunteers
- Must work 12 scheduled office hours per week during The Cascade’s regular business hours, with the understanding that the job may require a greater time commitment than this
- Must coordinate volunteer and staff orientation and training
- Schedule regular writers’ meetings, Editorial Board meetings, business committee meetings, and other regular meetings
- Take minutes at Editorial Board and Business Board meetings, and upload and send these to all editorial staff promptly
- Maintain and update mailing lists and staff contact information
Qualifications
- Must be registered in at least one credit course during the fall and winter semesters
- Must be available to work varying hours
- Must be available to be present in the office for at least 12 hours per week, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays
- Must be able to deal effectively with Society and university staff, students, and the general public
- Must demonstrate strong command of the English language and excellent literacy skills. An editing test will be administered during the interview process
- Must have knowledge of all relevant laws and journalistic standards concerning libel
- Must be able to work with a diverse group of volunteers, and to resolve conflicts when they arise
All interested applicants must submit the following: a resume, a cover letter, and a news, opinion, event coverage, or arts review writing sample. The deadline for applications is April 29. Applications and questions can be sent to outgoing Editor-in-Chief Michael Scoular (michael@ufvcascade.ca)
