Position: Copy Associate
Company: The Manitoban
Salary: $200 biweekly
Term: October 2023 – April 2024

About the position: The copy associate is responsible for assisting the copy editor in editing the newspaper for spelling and grammar in accordance with Canadian Press writing style, as well as fact-checking articles. Regular duties include attending weekly staff meetings, editing articles, and proofreading the final draft of the newspaper.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate must enjoy writing and have a good understanding of the English language and Canadian Press writing style.
• Experience with regular assignment deadlines is also an asset.
• Applicants should currently be a student or have been a student in the past two years.
• No prior experience necessary.

How to apply: Send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) writing samples to hiring@themanitoban.com by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 24, 2023.