Multimedia Editor

Term:
September 1 - April 30

Reports to:

Silhouette Executive Editor

Rate: B4

Hours:

10 - 12 hours per week

This posting closes Tuesday, February 24th at 11:59pm.

The Silhouette is McMaster University’s student‑run newspaper. The Sil has been in publication for over 80 years, first hitting the newsstands in the fall of 1930. To see more on the MSU site, .

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Please note this posting closes Friday March 14th at 12pm - noon.

The Multimedia Editor is responsible for overseeing the design and layout of the newspaper both virtually and in-print. They shall advise and aid section editors on the appearance of the paper as it is being put together and be responsible for the layout and graphics coordination from the Multimedia team. They will also act as a supervisory body to the Social Media Coordinator, ensuring a strong social media presence for all Campus Media platforms (including the Silhouette and 93.3 CFMU).

The Multimedia Editor will work in tandem with the Editor‑in‑Chief to ensure the paper’s direction and goals are being met.

• Assist the Multimedia and Editorial team with layout responsibilities on Word Press and In Design

• Layout of paper on Adobe In Design
• Review all laid out pages
• Copyedit laid out pages with Editor‑in‑Chief and Executive Editor

• Provide guidance and assistance choosing photos, graphics, fonts, and the organization of page layout.
• Work alongside new and returning staff helping them learn and improve design and layout knowledge.

• Computer knowledge (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Word Press)
• Creativity and strong base of graphic design knowledge
• Social media literacy (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.)
• Management skills
• Knowledge of Media Law and Canadian Press style is an asset
• Strong knowledge of SEO is an asset

• Effort required to pay attention to detail
• Effort required to maintain thought during long nights

• Silhouette office (open office with many computer terminals and a lounge)
• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work
• Late evening work involved

• Previous experience as an Editor with the Silhouette strongly preferred
• Basic design training will be administered to teach Silhouette and 93.3 CFMU branding and layout templates
• Computer knowledge is necessary and training provided by working through the summer months is essential

• Computer equipment to perform layout and word processing responsibilities