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News Editor Students' Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) March 4, 2026 Job Category: Part-time Term, up to 25 hours/week | Contract: July 2, 2026 - April 30, 2027 | Salary: $18.00/hour | Location: City Centre Campus (CCC) Posting closes Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at 4:00 pm (MST) About SAMU The Students Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) is a nonprofit organization working independently from MacEwan University to support students. Our purpose is to enrich the student experience by focusing on their nonacademic needs through an array of studentdriven programs and services. We are governed by elected student representatives who set the strategic vision on behalf of students. With support from over 50 full and parttime staff, we keep our mandate studentfocused to achieve the vision. Our Vision All students benefit from a vibrant student life and culture of empowerment. Our Mission SAMU builds a positive student experience by creating a place to engage and connect, being a champion for all students, and providing opportunities that allow them to get the most out of their educational journey. Description The news editor at The Griff is responsible for supplying the publication with news stories. The beats you will be focusing on are MacEwan University and student governance, but there is flexibility in how you run your section. As the news editor, you will be responsible for writing and editing news stories for the monthly print magazine, pitching and managing stories for contributors, and assisting The Griff with any news related content. This job requires you to be a reporter, writer, editor, and creative force. This role requires may see quick turnaround times for things such as breaking news. We work as a tight, creative team to make all sorts of cool ideas come to life. At the Griff, youll play a part in building the daytoday conversations on campus, as well as the legacy of the university. The Griff is a service to students. All editors are expected to assist our contributors, and support the MacEwan community through their work. Responsibilities Find and create stories Find, create, and pitch story ideas for contributors and the team. Complete interviews and research information for stories. Write articles and content for our print magazine, website, and other mediums. Attend and cover events around campus and/or the city. Edit and proofread own work, as well as teammates and contributors Assign and manage articles/projects, set deadlines, and enforce them. Guide contributors to success by helping them find sources, angles, stories, and more. Work with contributors to edit and modify written work to match our standards. Attend meetings Weekly meetings. Board of governors meetings. Student council meetings. Ambassador Represent The Griff by assisting in contributor recruitment. Assist in promoting The Griff. Other duties as assigned by the editorinchief. Values Students First SAMU is here for the students. As such our decisions and actions need to be in the best interest of current and future students. Inclusiveness All students belong to SAMU and should feel welcomed and safe. Diversity is embraced, and we continue to learn new ways of being respectful and empathetic to all students and each other. Adaptability Underlying all the values is SAMU's ability to adjust and respond quickly to meet students' needs. Relevance SAMU continually listens to students, monitors trends, builds partnerships and works to be on point to the changing student population. Accountability At SAMU, we take responsibility for our actions and decisions. Likewise, we are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us by students. Education and Experience Preference will be given to current MacEwan Students registered in a minimum of one class during either Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 term. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. Confident speaking with others. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is an asset. Strong command of the English language. Experience with Google Docs and the Google suite of tools. Experience with a camera is an asset. Multimedia creation experience is an asset. Working Considerations Sedentary with Light Physical Effort Sitting, Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Manual Dexterity. Terms of Employment Up to 30 hours/week July 2 - August 30, 2026 & Up to 25 hours/ week September 2026 - March 31, 2027, with office hours between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Will work around the student's schedule. Some evening and weekend work may be required for this position. Application Process Please address your application to Thai Sirikoone, EditorinChief. Please attach both your resume and cover letter with the application. Application Package must include Cover Letter Resume Copy of tentative Fall 2025 & Winter 2026 class schedule A minimum of three writing examples relevant to the position description. Max 10 submissions. A portfolio is acceptable. Additional Information Interviews will be conducted April 13 - May 15, 2026 in person at the SAMU Office We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr