Job Opportunities

THE UNITER IS SEEKING A CITY EDITOR 

The Uniter is seeking a dedicated, politically minded and well-connected person to fill the role of city editor. This person should have experience and a passion for writing about such topics as local news, student issues, community events, Wesmen athletes and more. 

Successful candidates should feel comfortable running a team of contributors, assigning and editing their work, providing feedback, organizing meetings and building relationships with Winnipeg’s downtown urban community.  

Applicants should have a flexible schedule and be available for pitch meetings, editorial meetings, section meetings and mentorship during the remainder of the academic year (until April.) Daytime meetings usually happen on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Skill Requirements:

  • Should have at least 2 years experience in city/news-style writing

  • Must have experience editing

  • Ability to multitask, make decisions and work independently

  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written

  • Knowledge of google docs

  • Ability to oversee, mentor and lead a team of staff and volunteers

  • Ability to maintain deadlines

Duties:

  • Work closely with managing editor to construct weekly story lists

  • Must assign and collect writing assignments on a weekly basis

  • Must ensure section is filled and balanced on a weekly basis

  • Provide constructive feedback to contributors within section

  • Must attend pitch and editorial meetings

  • Work closely with copy and style editor to ensure all work is factual and formatted properly for print

  • Pitch and write a cover feature once per semester

  • Provide leads/summaries for city briefs

Relationship to colleagues:

  • Reports to managing editor and business manager

  • Supervises city reporter, campus reporter and volunteer writers

  • Collaborates with copy and style editor, volunteer coordinator and photo team

This position pays $345/week. The arts and culture editor will begin their term immediately, following an orientation.

Interested parties should submit a resume including references, CV, a cover letter and at least three published works. Application packages should be sent to [email protected].

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. 

*Mouseland Press strives to be an equitable employer and will prioritize qualified applicants who belong to marginalized groups. Qualified applicants who study at or are alumni of The University of Winnipeg will also be given priority*

THE UNITER IS SEEKING A FEATURES REPORTER 

The Uniter is seeking an individual who is passionate about interviewing and showcasing interesting individuals in Winnipeg to fill the position of features reporter. This person should be comfortable speaking to people from a wide range of backgrounds and building trust within communities both on and off campus. 

The successful candidate will possess strong writing and interviewing skills, and have their finger on the pulse of the many thriving scenes in Winnipeg.

The Features Reporter is responsible for the following duties:

  • Work closely with the features editor

  • Pitch and write a recurring feature (Whose House, Origin Stories, Critipeg) once per week

  • Pitch and write the PROFile feature once per week

  • Work with the visual team to arrange for corresponding visual content (specifically collaborating with photographers for Whose House)

  • Work well under deadlines

  • Attend weekly pitch meetings, monthly section meetings and professional development workshops

  • Pitch and write a cover feature once per semester

Relationship to colleagues:

  • Reports to features editor
  • Collaborates with managing editor copy and style editor and photo team

This position pays $170/week. The features reporter will begin their term immediately following an orientation. Please send a resume, cover letter and two short writing samples to [email protected] with "Features reporter application" as the subject line.

*Mouseland Press strives to be an equitable employer and will prioritize qualified applicants who belong to marginalized groups. Qualified applicants who study at or are alumni of The University of Winnipeg will also be given priority*

THE UNITER IS SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS TO JOIN OUR BOARD

We are seeking new members to join the Mouseland Press inc. Board that has the responsibility to oversee the affairs of The Uniter. Anyone who is familiar with The Uniter is welcome to express interest by sending a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, women, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons living with a disability(s).

*Mouseland Press strives to be an equitable employer and will prioritize qualified applicants who belong to marginalized groups. Qualified applicants who study at or are alumni of The University of Winnipeg will also be given priority*