2022-2023: Staff Writer Job Listing

Newspaper style is distinct from academic writing. It has to be succinct, informative and engaging. The Copy Editor reads all the articles going into each issue of the paper to ensure proper spelling and grammar, but also gives advice on how best to structure and articulate a piece according to the Canadian Press Stylebook. The Copy Editor also fact-checks for the paper, ensuring that all information we publish is accurate, and works with a team of volunteer copy editors.

A. Editorial Responsibilities

• •reading the entirety of the Sheaf before it is sent to the printers, both electronically and in print 
• •finding errors in the newspaper and suggesting corrections for any errors found, including but not limited to misspellings, grammatical errors, punctuation errors, factual errors 
• •having a strong knowledge of the English language, grammar and Canadian Press Style 
• •having a knowledge of Canadian laws as they relate to libel and defamation and pointing out to the Editor-in-Chief if the Society newspaper risks breaking such laws 
• •making corrections directly to the preprint newspaper and online content without the guidance of the appropriate section editor(s), when such a need arises 
• •keeping a list of corrections from the previous week to put in the paper 
• •editing all letters to the editor in conjunction with the appropriate section editor, as determined by content of the letter 

B. Recruitment, Training and General Responsibilities

• •filling in for the editor-in-chief when they are unavailable
• •recruiting volunteers to assist with the publication of the newspaper 
• •participating in weekly editorial staff meetings
• •maintaining regular office hours of 8-10 hours per week and clearly communicating these to the editor-in-chief and the ads & business manager
• •ensuring that copy editing guides are available (and shared with the editor-in-chief and the ads & business manager)
• •upholding the reputation of the Sheaf Publishing Society while carrying out all activities 
• •training the following year’s copy editor in March/April 

Term: August 15, 2022 to April 15, 2023

Salary: $12,800

Apply with your resume to hiring@thesheaf.com by 4 pm Monday, March 28th, 2022