ASSOCIATE EDITOR
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) is seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual to manage our ‘Special Edition’ of New Tribe Magazine, which will be distributed nationally.

Working within funder requirements and with public feedback, the Associate Editor will be responsible for managing a team of writers, delegating tasks to team members, compiling resources, conducting interviews, fact checking, content planning, and revision and rewrites as necessary, for the thirty-two page publication.

Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate that they fulfill the requirements and have an awareness of the impacts relating to the Indian Residential School system, the Settlement Agreement and the Truth & Reconciliation Commission.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience writing and editing research-based articles
- Ability to effectively manage a team of writers
- Strong organizational and time management skills required
- Experience and understanding of interview processes and etiquette
- Understanding and appreciation for Aboriginal cultures an asset
- Basic magazine layout comprehension an asset
- Degree in journalism an asset
- Working to Advanced knowledge of Indian Residential school system, Settlement Agreement and the Truth & Reconciliation Commission an asset

SALARY
- This is a part-time contracted position for 16 weeks and pays a total of $6,000
- Eligible candidates must be willing to work as a member of a team to produce a piece that will honor the stories of those impacted by the Residential School system

All interested participants must submit a resume accompanied by an article sample by October 14th, 2011 4:30pm to:

Fax: 403.233.8756 – Attn: Rachel Paris, Program Manager
Email: programmanager@usay.ca
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted