a) E-mail the editor of the section you wish to write for. The contacts for the news, arts and sports editors can be found on our staff page. The editors will talk to you about your interest, experience and availability for volunteering and may give you a writing assignment.

b) For those interested in volunteering as a photographer, illustrator or in a non-editorial role such as providing business services, marketing and promotion planning, please contact Natasha Marar, editor-in-chief, at uwlance@uwindsor.ca or 519-253-3000 ext. 3909.

c) Stop by The Lance office to meet our editors and see how you can help! Our office is located in Room B-91 in the basement of the CAW Student Centre (across from the Thirsty Scholar Pub).

1. Do I need experience?

You don’t need any experience to volunteer! Many of our staff have post-secondary education in journalism and writing experience and are willing to train volunteers. The Lance is the place on campus for students to learn journalism and get published. Volunteering is great experience before moving on to paid staff positions at The Lance.

2. What’s the time commitment?

Volunteer are free to write one story a semester or one a week. The commitment is totally up to you. Please communicate your availability to the section editor you wish to work with and they’ll make sure to accommodate you.

3. I can’t commit as a volunteer, can I still send in story ideas?

If writing is not your thing or you don’t have time to volunteer, feel free to forward any story ideas or news tips to one of our editors (depending on the topic of your story).

4. Can I do an internship or work study placement at The Lance?

The Lance welcomes interns and co-op students from the University of Windsor, St. Clair College and area high schools. We also take on work study students from the university and those involved in the Volunteer Internship Program (VIP). Available positions for work study and the VIP will be posted each semester.

5. Does The Lance offer paid positions?

The Lance hires new staff every spring for one-year contract positions starting in May. These positions often go to existing volunteers or staff or those with previous experience. Staff positions will be posted on this website, in the newspaper and through various job websites/mailing lists.



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Available Positions




Circulation Manager

Part-time (approximately 5-10 hours per week), salaried

The circulation manager is responsible for the weekly distribution of the Lance to various newsstands at the University of Windsor campus and to business in the Windsor-West and downtown communities. They will also collect remaining newsstand issues each week to be recycled or archived.

The manager must fill out weekly circulation reports and work with the editor-in-chief to develop a plan for improving newspaper distribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in print distribution is an asset
• Must be punctual with excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Access to a reliable vehicle and driver’s licence is required
• Ability to effectively communicate with management regarding distribution outcomes and goals

Please send a resume and cover letter Microsoft Word or PDF format to: uwlance@uwindsor.ca.

Applications may also be submitted in person at:

The Lance
401 Sunset Ave.
B-91 CAW Student Centre
Windsor, Ontario
N9B 3P4

Application Deadline: OPEN

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Advertising Manager

Part-time (approximately 30 hours per week), salary + commission

The Advertising Manager reports to the editor-in-chief and business manager. They are responsible for generating weekly advertising revenue determined by the business manager and cultivating and maintaining excellent relationships with local advertisers and the Lance’s national advertisers through Campus Plus.

The advertising manager will act as a liaison between advertisers and the Lance editorial board and production and graphics manager. They will uphold and make recommendations to improve the guidelines set forth by the Lance Advertising Policy. The advertising manager will attend weekly production meetings and hold regular office hours. They will prepare a plan for growing revenues across the print and digital editions of the Lance, as well as generating performance/advertising revenue reports.

Qualifications

• Working towards or completed a university degree or college diploma in marketing, advertising, business administration, or equivalent AND/OR experience in marketing, advertising sales and promotions
• Knowledge and/or experience with of advertising design practices and software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is desirable
• Maintains a professional approach with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Access to a vehicle is beneficial

Please send a resume and cover letter in Microsoft Word or PDF format to: Natasha Marar, editor-in-chief, uwlance@uwindsor.ca. Applications may also be submitted in person at:

The Lance
401 Sunset Ave. B-91
CAW Student Centre
Windsor, Ontario
N9B 3P4

Application Deadline: OPEN


We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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Letters to the Editor

Letters must not exceed 400 words. Please include your full name, e-mail address, telephone number and position at the University of Windsor (if applicable). Letters must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday by e-mail to uwlance@uwindsor.ca.

The Lance reserves the right to edit for length and clarity or to reject any letter.