Job Opportunities
Employment Opportunities:
Production Manager
The Uniter is looking for a hard-working, creative and talented individual to take on the responsibilities of Production Manager. The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall design and final layout of the newspaper, in co-operation with the section editors and Managing Editor, on a weekly basis. The Production Manager is also responsible for uploading content onto The Uniter‘s website each week. This person must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, comfortable using a Mac OS X platform and possess a sound understanding of design principles for a weekly print publication. The Production Manager must be available to work Sunday to Wednesday. Some additional ad design will be required and paid accordingly. Some office hours are required. Time commitment is 25+ hours per week. Payment is $400 per week.
The successful applicant will work on The Uniter’s two summer issues (May and June) and then begin their term in late August.
Please send your resume and a cover letter to editor@uniter.ca. The deadline for this application is Friday, Apr. 2 at 12 p.m.
The Uniter is seeking a business manager
The University of Winnipeg’s student weekly is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to take over the business operations of the newspaper. This individual should have at least two years progressive responsibility in management. They must possess a solid understanding of the publishing industry and the needs of a controlled copy urban weekly that suits the needs to both the campus and downtown community.
This individual will be responsible for all business aspects of the paper including advertising, circulation, finances and business development.
The following job opportunity is a 30-hour per week part-time position for a one-year contract beginning Apr. 15, 2010. The position has a two-week holiday period as well as a Christmas break (approx. two weeks). It is based upon a $21,000 salary per year with a chance for increased wages Apr. 1, 2011 (with contract renewal).
Please note this is not an editorial position.
Skill requirements:
• Ability to prioritize tasks, make decisions and work independently, act with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Macintosh operating systems, computer software for Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database management, e-mail and Internet, and accounting.
• Ability to manage the newspaper’s circulation, advertising and event contracts.
• Ability to oversee and co-ordinate financial management of the newspaper.
• Familiarity with publishing, web publishing and new media including the ability to oversee production of a weekly newspaper.
• Familiarity with grant writing, budgeting and project co-ordination a must.
Duties:
• ADMINISTRATION: Responsible for all office communications, by mail, phone, fax and e-mail, finances, advertising, production, promotions and fundraising, etc.
• STAFF SUPERVISION: In association with the managing editor, the business manager will oversee all staff and execute the organization’s human resources policy of a safe and healthy workplace.
• CIRCULATION: Manages the newspaper’s circulation records by consistently updating, monitoring and optimizing new and existing circulation drop points. Maintain a mailing list for The Uniter.
• ADVERTISING: Acts as the newspaper’s advertising representative, recruiting new clients and managing current clients, preparing contracts, proposals and packages, revising rate cards, invoicing and collecting revenue.
• MENTORING: The business manager of The Uniter will be responsible for providing a mentoring environment for all staff of the paper and will from time-to-time be consulted upon for editorial advice and publishing expertise. The individual must also be able to assess, strategize and react to changing climates in the publishing industry as it relates to the newspaper’s niche market.
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Oversees the financial management of newspaper, including payroll. Must prepare and submit annual budgets and actuals to the board of directors.
• PRODUCTION: Oversees printing and mailing of magazine issues, and acts as a liason with the printer and the production manager. Manages printing contract.
• DEVELOPMENT: Works in conjunction with the board of directors to execute the Strategic Plan of The Uniter.
• PROMOTIONS/SPONSORSHIP AND SPECIAL PROJECTS: With input from the board of directors and staff, the business manager will plan and execute activities that engage the readership of the newspaper. This includes the speaker’s series of Mouseland Press Inc. The business manager will administrate all sponsorship opportunities of the organization.
• REPORTING: The business manager will attend all Board and committee meetings and prepare reports for all board meetings on the newspaper’s finances, circulation, advertising, results of promotions, and other information as needed by the Board.
Interested parties should submit a resume including references, a covering letter and a one- to two-page essay detailing the importance of independent media by 6 p.m. on Mar. 26, 2010. Interviews will take place the week of Mar. 29. Application packages should be sent to board@uniter.ca.
Questions can be addressed to interim business manager James Patterson at business@uniter.ca or 786-9790.
We thank all applicants, however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
