Publishing & Editorial Assistant (Youth Summer Job 2024)

4 weeks ago

Canada Canadian Association of Labour Media Full time €17

Briarpatch Magazine is seeking a Publishing & Editorial Assistant to work with our teamfor nineweeks from July 2to August 30, 2024(dates somewhat flexible). The position is for30 hours a week, at a rate of $17per hour.The ideal candidate is passionate about independent media and wants to work for a grassroots organization where progressive politics are at the heart of the work.

Candidates must be between the ages of 15 and 30. Due to the nationalistic nature of the funder (Government of Canada), candidates must be either Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or refugees with protection conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Applicants can be based anywhere, and will work remotely.

The successful candidate will:

  • Work with the Publisher to expand the magazine’s subscriber and sustainer base;
  • Work with the Editor on the production of Briarpatch and our Saskatchewan-focussed publication the Sask Dispatch . This may include a combination of writing and editing articles, working with artists, fact-checking and copy-editing articles, depending on the skills and interest of the candidate;
  • Send email newsletters to subscribers and help manage Briarpatch ‘s Twitter; and
  • Assist with outreach for future prizes and issues, including our Writing in the Margins contest and our September/October issue

You’ll come away with a deep understanding of independent magazine production, including editorial, as well as nonprofit management. You’ll deepen and nuance your understanding of local and international politics and social movements. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious young person to work in a friendly environment with close and meaningful mentorship, and to contribute to crucial projects that will significantly improve Briarpatch ’s reach and impact.

At minimum, we’re seeking a candidate who:

  • Is fluent in English;
  • Has some experience writing and publishing journalistic work; and
  • Is familiar with Google Sheets and Google Docs.

Though no candidate is expected to have all of the following, ideally you:

  • Have a strong understanding of the landscape of progressive politics and media in Canada (including the labour movement, feminism, anti-colonialism and anti-racism, anticapitalism, etc.);
  • Have exceptional written and oral communication skills;
  • Are familiar with research and interview techniques;
  • Are organized and attentive to deadlines and detail;
  • Have an eye for graphic design and art, and experience with or a willingness to learn InDesign,Photoshop, and Canva;
  • Are digitally savvy, with experience in or a willingness to learn digital newsletter managementand social media.
  • A desire and ability to pick up new skills is equally important as any of the above qualifications.

Briarpatch prioritizes hiring from equity-seeking groups, and strongly encourages applicants who are Indigenous,Black,people of colour,poor or working-class,2SLGBTQ+, women, and/ordisabled. If you would like, please indicate if you are a part of an equity-seeking group on the application form.

Please fill out thisform to applyby 8 a.m.CST on May 20, 2024.

We aim to contact shortlisted applicants by May 27, 2024. Work will begin on or around July 2, 2024, depending on the applicant’s availability.

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