Golden Words has TWO editors that oversee the publication of the newspaper as well as lead the management team and editorial staff.

Responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for content of paper every week
  • Hiring and training Assistant Managers
  • Engaging, finding, and helping writers
  • Addressing complaints pertaining to content
  • Facilitate weekly Writers Meetings

Skills and interests that will be considered an asset include:

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards networking
  • Experience with comedic writing and/or art
  • Ability to motivate self, staff and other executives to collaborate and achieve goals
  • Extensive time management and organizational skills

Reports to:

  • Engineering Society Director of Retail Services
  • Engineering Society Vice-President (Operations)

Work Term:

  • May 1st, 2025 to April 30th, 2026
  • This is not a paid position during the summer, however, a strategic plan and budget must be created during the summer

Salary/Time Commitment:

  • $120 Week Salaried
  • 7 hours expected per week
  • Salary is non-negotiable

Applicants are expected to provide an Application Package. The package must include (in the following order):

  • Title page
  • Resume
  • Responses to the following 4* questions:
  1. Describe your leadership style and a time you worked effectively with a team
  2. Describe ONE goal or new idea you would like to implement for Golden Words and how you would achieve it
  3. Why do you want to be an Editor for Golden Words and what qualities and/or experiences would make you a good fit for this position?
  4. Please add anything additional you would like to say in your application package (optional)
  5. *If you are participating in an internship at this time, you must additionally submit a one page transition plan outlining how you will successfully complete the transition while fulfilling your internship responsibilities

Submission requirements:

  • Maximum 700 words per question
  • Font: Calibri (Body)
  • Text size: 11
  • 1.15 spacing
  • Include question headers above each of the responses

Submit only ONE combined document and attach it to your EngSoc Breezy application.

Applications are due Tuesday February 25th, 2025 @ 11:59PM