Position: Digital Media Editor
Company: The Manitoban
Salary: $624 biweekly
Term: June 2026 to April 2027

About the Position: The Manitoban is the official students’ newspaper of the University of Manitoba. The Digital Media Editor is responsible for developing the online presence of the Manitoban, including across social media and on our website. This is done in collaboration with other editorial staff and associates. Regular duties include attending weekly meetings on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and maintaining The Manitoban’s digital presence throughout the week.

Responsibilities include: reading all articles published each issue in order to write social media captions for all articles and additional posts for all platforms; working with the copy team and other editors to continually improve quality, accuracy and engagement; promoting podcasts and videos on social media and planning and implementing additional strategies, initiatives and opportunities to grow social media presence, engagement and following.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate has previous experience in social media account management, copy editing, and in project management. A close attention to detail is an asset in this role. The ideal candidate could also have experience in web design and working with social media analytics, and would have a vision for the digital presence of the paper.

How to apply: Send a resume, cover letter and portfolio to [email protected] by 11:59 pm on May 29, 2026.