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Description

As part of a shift into participatory economics and balanced job complexes, Briarpatch seeks a crackerjack Editor/Publisher to jointly oversee all aspects of producing a bi-monthly magazine. As one of two full-time Editor/Publishers in a horizontal workplace, the successful candidate will share equal responsibility for core editorial, organizational and administrative tasks, and will report directly to a volunteer board of directors.

Though no single candidate will necessarily have all of the following, the ideal candidate will have:
-excellent communication skills, with extensive experience in editing, journalism, graphic design, and/or creative/political writing;
-a strong grasp of anti-capitalist/anti-oppression/ecological politics and principles;
-a knowledge of and affinity with Briarpatch Magazine and its mandate;
-an ability to work independently and cooperatively and to juggle diverse responsibilities that range from organizational development to filing, from editorial and art direction to proofreading, and from long-term financial planning to data entry;
-experience administering a non-profit organization, preferably with publishing experience;
-strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Adobe Creative Suite, Simply Accounting, basic website maintenance and social media skills;
-a passion for independent media and progressive/radical politics;
-a head for finance, numbers and small business management;
-a knack for fundraising and event organizing;
-a socially minded entrepreneurial spirit; and
-a wicked sense of humour.

The desire and ability to pick up new skills, and the ability to work well with existing employees and board members, are equally important as any of the above qualifications.

This is a full-time, unionized position; wage and benefits as per the collective agreement.
Briarpatch particularly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and members of equity-seeking groups.