Assistant Editor PAY: $700/month

Apply by September 15, 2011
(Interviews/testing will take place the morning of septate 18)

The core responsibility of the assistant editor is to edit all written content submitted to the paper. Other duties include
fact checking, checking for plagiarism, and generally aiding the editor in the development and success of the paper. If
you enjoy a challenge and have a knack for making copy shine, apply today!

¢11 Familiarity with libel law and Canadian Press (CP) style

*11 Interest and/or educational background in writing and editing
¢11 Enjoy working with others as part of a close-knit team

¢11 Strong, diplomatic interpersonal communication skills

¢11 Ability to deliver effectively under pressure

 

 

Web Editor PAY: $300/month

Apply by September 15, 2011
(Interviews/testing will take place the morning of September 18)

The web editor maintains the Other Press website and its associated social media outlets (IE: Facebook, Twitter). Along
with maintaining these channels, the web editor is responsible for uploading all articles, and respective photos, to the
Other Press website on a weekly basis in a timely and effective manner.

¢11 General familiarity with HTML and popular social media platforms
¢11 Intermediate experience in, combined with a passion for, web design
¢11 Considered, respectful, and prompt communication style preferred

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Advertising Manager PAY: $200/month +20% commission

Apply by September 15, 2011
(Interviews will take place the morning/afternoon of September 17)

The advertising manager is responsible for finding and communicating with businesses interested in advertising in the
Other Press. Working directly with the editor, the advertising manager’s primary focuses is to promote the Other Press
and maintain positive working relationships with advertisers.

¢11 Outgoing personality paired with a professional demeanour

¢11 Background in marketing/advertising/sales preferred

°11 Ability to provide thorough written updates to editor and the board of directors

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Distribution Manager PAY: $400/month
Apply by September 22, 2011 ;

The distribution manager is responsible for distributing the paper to both campuses of Douglas College every time
a new issue is published. Also, the distribution manager is responsible for attending collective meetings to provide
information on issue pick up and discuss distribution trends, concerns, etc.

¢11 Responsible for retrieving the paper from the printer and delivering to all on-campus and off-campus locations
*11 Responsible for providing reliable transportation, plus valid BC driver’s license to perform duties as required

*11 Must be able to provide timely delivery and keep the editor and board of directors up to date

 

 

 

 

Staff Writer (2) PAY: $200/month
Apply by September 29

The staff writer is responsible for producing two quality articles (total) fortwo different sections on a weekly basis. The
goal of the staff writer is to quickly establish a familiarity with, as well as an understanding of, each of the Other Press’
five respective sections.

¢11 Consistently produce print-worthy articles under a strict deadline

*11 Interest in covering a variety of subjects

¢11 Familiarity in various writing styles