We are hiring: SIN EDITOR
Sin is the official student news outlet of the University of Galway Students’ Union. Produced by the Students’ Union, Sin includes a mix of campus news, features, sport and reviews.
The Editor will be responsible for producing three issues of Sin each Semester which will be published online. In addition to the published issues, the Editor will collate content for Sin.ie which will include up to date news and features. The online resource will be a comprehensive information and resource centre for University of Galway students with a focus on local and campus issues.
The Sin Editor will be a self starter who works well with others and has particular strengths in working with, and motivating, a team of volunteers.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
· Recruit, direct and motivate a team of voluntary sub editors and writers.
· Overall responsibility for sourcing content, including content as Gaeilge.
· Maintain a high standard of writing all Sin content.
· Edit 6 issues of Sin Newspaper in conjunction with the Students’ Union
· Update Sin.ie website and social media platforms regularly with news, features etc
· Develop links with other student publications to facilitate sharing of information and resources.
· Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
Remuneration
Thirteen weeks per semester, €275 (gross) per week.
Applications
Please include the following:
· Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
· CV
· A proposal outlining a plan of action of how you would manage Sin over the next academic year. This should include your plans for writer recruitment and retention, format of Sin, general promotion of Sin, and any other ideas you have.
Applications by email only to: chris.newell@universityofgalway.ie
Closing date: 5:00pm Tuesday 5th September 2023
