JOBS

The Navigator offers unparralled work experience for students, a casual yet professional office environment, only two scheduled shifts a month, good times, and regular salary pay cheques.

At the moment there are no job openings. However, if you are interested in submitting for the following positions please submit resumes to The Navigator bldg. 193, rm. 217. For more information 753-2225 or email editor@thenav.ca

Job Descriptions:

Managing Editor

Supervises and organizes the overall production of the newspaper from start to finish.
Approves final pages before they go to the printer.
Meets with the business manager to keep informed of the financial situation of paper, and participates in financial planning.
Accepts responsibility, in consultation with the business manager, for any administrative duties that may come up in the general running of the Navigator office (letters, responses to phone calls, etc.).
Reports to the Board of Directors on production and personnel issues, and assists in the development of policies and procedures.
Participates in the Hiring Committee.
Resolves conflicts that may arise in the office.

Associate Editor

Assumes editorial responsibility for the features section (six pages).
Takes on the responsibilities of the managing editor when required.
Participates in copy editing for all sections, and helps to enter editorial changes on production weekend.
Participates in layout and assembly during production week.
Calculates and presents an expense report to the business manager or bookkeeper detailing contributor payments for each issue.

News Editor

Assumes editorial responsibility for the news section (four pages). Arranges for contributions, seeks out stories on campus that are timely and relevant to the student population of Malaspina, and edits submissions.
Monitors the editorial process for the news section and approves pages. Gives approved pages to managing editor for final review.
Participates in copy editing for all sections, and helps to enter editorial changes on production weekend.

A&E Editor

Assumes editorial responsibility for the A&E section (five pages). Arranges for contributions, writes reviews and features, edits all A&E submissions.
Monitors the editorial process for the A&E section and approves pages. Gives approved pages to managing editor for final review.
Participates in copyediting for all sections, and helps to enter editorial changes on production weekend.
Maintains the events calendar.

Sports Editor

Assumes responsibility for the sports and comics section (three sports pages and one comics page). Arranges for contributions, writes content for sports section, and edits submissions.
Participates in copyediting for all sections, and helps to enter editorial changes on production weekend.
Responsible for comics pages.

Production Editor

Oversees the process of organizing the paper for production. In case of illness of either the managing editor or the associate editor, the production editor fills in as associate editor.
Schedules, co-ordinates, and tracks copy through the editorial and proofing process.
Using the Chicago Manual of Style, the Canadian Press Style Book, and CP Caps and Spelling as a guide, the production editor prepares editorial style sheets that outline house preferences regarding numbering, punctuation, spelling, and other text elements.
Works with copyeditor to edit contributors' work during production week.
Copy Editor (Work-Op Position).
Assists the production editor during production week.
Edits contributors' work for spelling, grammar, house style, content, and format. Also does fact checking as necessary.
Enters changes to text and saves the edited versions to the network files.
Proofs copy on production weekend. Checks copy for format and any errors.

Web Editor

Provides existing Navigator website with a fresh new look at the beginning of every volume.
Moves all articles from the print edition to the website between the time the paper is finalized (Sunday) and the time it meets the public (Wednesday).
Demonstrates above-average computing and communication skills.
Ideally, this person will also possess technical computer skills and will be able to assist with troubleshooting, computer training, and maintenance of office computers.

Business Manager [position closed]

Assumes responsibility for the general operation of the newspaper as a revenue-generating enterprise. Manages cost control, and reports to Board and staff accordingly. Understands accrual accounting through a full small business cycle. Produces and maintains Excel spreadsheets.
Keeps accounts on appropriate (Simply Accounting) software.
Coordinates with managing editor re: pages per issue, schedules, and finances.
Assists with the year-end financial statements.
Supervises bookkeeper, graphics assistants, ad sales people, and assistant business manager.
Produces yearly budget based on, historical data, Board decisions, and staff priorities.

Ad Sales Representatives

Sells ads and meets sales goals under direction of Business Manager.
Seeks out new clients.
Makes sure each client is on the master ad list for each paper requested with the correct size and price for invoicing.
Possesses excellent time management skills and is self-motivated. The sales rep must contact clients far enough in advance so that deadlines can be met, and be able to pace themselves in order to provide quality client service.
Passes on information and materials from clients concerning ads to graphics staff and directs construction of the ads. Sends proofs of the ads to the advertisers for confirmation.

Bookkeeper [position closed]

Records all transactions on the Simply Accounting Software program and backs up on a daily basis.
Keeps a payroll record of all employees.
Invoices all customers from the advertising.
Keeps a record of all reporting/contributors for each issue, stating the amount paid and addresses (if available), and writes the cheques. Makes monthly bank reconciliation, using bank statements, cheques stubs, etc. and makes a month end backup of Simply Accounting.
Keeps a filing system for paid bills, employees, invoices, government, banking, etc. and assists the business manager in preparing the information necessary for the making of the year-end financial statements.

Art Director

Produces or supervises the production of all graphics/ photos/ illustrations that appear in the paper.
Designs, in consultation with the managing editor, the graphic elements of the newspaper and any signage or promotional material for the newspaper.
Supervises the layout of all articles in the paper.
Trains and supervises the graphic assistants.

Graphic Design Assistant

Works with the business manager on the production of ads for clients.
Assists art director when required.