Managing Editor

Job Title: Managing Editor
Department: Communications
Position Type: Part-time
Campus: North

Position Overview
Humberlife is a bi-weekly publication produced by the HSF that is distributed to all three Humber campuses during the school year. HSF is looking for an experienced student to join the Humberlife team as Managing Editor. The Managing Editor is responsible for editing first-draft articles and working with Publications Writers to improve their writing and ensure deadlines are met. The incumbent will work under direction of the Communications Director/Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief.

Responsibilities

• Be aware of all newsworthy stories/events happening on campus (North, Lakeshore and Orangeville)
• Assemble story list for each issue
• Awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of team members and assigning stories to writers accordingly
• Set deadlines and ensure writers follow them firmly
• Copy-edit first draft of all stories
• Ensure standards are met for both CP Style and HSF style guidlines
• Act as liaison between staff writers and Editor-in-Chief
• Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to ensure the paper has full coverage
• Write briefs, full-length stories, editorials and columns to deadline
• Record minutes for all editorial meetings
• Contribute fresh and innovative ideas to Humberlife through stories, layout, or general operations of the newspaper

Minimum Requirements

• Superior writing and editing skills
• Strong production and organizational skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong leadership and problem solving skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Familiarity with Quark and Photoshop an asset
• Available to work extended hours on bi-weekly production nights
• Writing samples required

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Time management skills

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