15h Left Graphics Editor

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Students' Association of MacEwan University Full time
GRAPHICS EDITOR

Students' Association of MacEwan University (SAMU)
https://www.samu.ca/get-involved/work-with-us/

Posted: March 12, 2025

Job Category | Part-time Term, up to 20 hours/week
Contract | July 2, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Salary | $18.00/hour
Location of Work | City Centre Campus (CCC)

Posting closes Friday, April 4, 2025, at 4:00 pm (MST)

ABOUT THE GRIFF

The Griff is MacEwan University's student publication. We publish local news, opinions, and more to our website, socials, and in our monthly magazine.

The graphics editor at the Griff is responsible for the following:

- Creating graphics and illustrations for both print and digital
- Laying out the magazine
- Organizing projects/assignments concerning graphics and illustrations

You will work closely with the photo editor to define the look of the Griff. Additionally, you will work with the digital team to ensure they have images to publish and are sticking to our established style.

We work as a tight, creative team to make all sorts of cool ideas come to life. At the Griff, you'll play a part in building the day-to-day conversations on campus, as well as the legacy of the university.

The Griff is a service to students. All editors are expected to assist our contributors, and support the MacEwan community through their work.

ABOUT SAMU

The Students' Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) is a non-profit organization working independently from MacEwan University to support students. Our purpose is to enrich the student experience by focusing on their non-academic needs through an array of student-driven programs and services.

We are governed by elected student representatives who set the strategic vision on behalf of students. With support from over 50 full- and part-time staff, we keep our mandate student-focused to achieve the vision.

OUR VISION

All students benefit from a vibrant student life and culture of empowerment.

OUR MISSION

SAMU builds a positive student experience by creating a place to engage and connect, being a champion for all students, and providing opportunities that allow them to get the most out of their educational journey.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Magazine

- Work with the photo editor to create visuals that work for the publication.

- Layout stories, images, and advertisements in the magazine in time for print deadlines each month

- Coordinate with the other editors to finalize the magazine for print

- Implement final copy edits before print

- Writing and reporting

- Conduct interviews and write articles, if needed

- Creative

- Create and design art for the magazine and digital channels

- Work with the team to plan, research, and execute design projects

- Edit the work of others and ensure a standard of quality for our graphics

- Brainstorm and execute design ideas for stories or other design projects

- Organization

- Assign and manage articles/projects, set deadlines, and enforce them

- Mentorship

- Guide our contributors to success by helping them with any technical or creative needs

- Work with contributors to edit and modify their work to match our standards

- Assign graphics projects to contributors if needed

- Meetings

- Attend a minimum of two meetings a week: our team's editorial meeting and our contributor pitch meetings.

- Ambassador

- Assist in projects related to contributor recruitment

- Expand the brand and reputation of the Griff online

- Assist in promoting the Griff at events like new student orientation

- Other Duties as Assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Accountability: Being accountable and passing on accountability for one's own actions and those of colleagues and the organization.
- Adaptability: The ability to remain fully functional by adapting to changing circumstances (environment, procedures, people).
- Student Orientation: The ability and willingness to find out what the student wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organization's costs and benefits into account.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Preference will be given to current MacEwan Students registered in a minimum of one class during either Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 term.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Confident speaking with others
- Knowledge of Canadian Press style is an asset
- Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines
- Being able to lay out a document in Adobe InDesign
- Experience with Google Docs and the Google suite of tools
- Experience with multimedia content creation and social media is an asset
- Experience with Adobe tools is an asset
- Illustrating skills are an asset
- Interest in news media

WORKING CONSIDERATIONS

- Sedentary with Light Physical Effort – Sitting, Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Lifting – up to 10 pounds, Manual Dexterity

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Up to 30 hours/week July 2 - August 30, 2025 & Up to 20 hours/week September 2025 - March 31, 2026, with office hours between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Will work around the student's schedule. Some evening and weekend work may be required for this position.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please address your application to Thai Sirikoone, Editor-in-Chief. Please attach both your resume and cover letter with the application.

Application Package must include

- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copy of tentative Fall 2025 & Winter 2026 class schedule
- A minimum of three design examples relevant to the position description. Max 10 submissions. A portfolio is acceptable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Interviews will be conducted April 14 - May 9, 2025 in person at the SAMU Office

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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