The Capilano Courier is officially accepting applications for our senior and non-senior crew positions in preparation for the 2026/27 academic year. We are hiring the following roles:

Senior roles

Managing Editor
News Editor
Art Director
Production Manager
Zine Manager
Media Manager

Non-senior roles

Arts & Culture Editor
Community Editor
Humour Editor
Crew Writers #2
News Writers #2
1. University Governance
2. Student Governance (CSU)
Crew illustrator

Every role requires a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio (writing or design), submitted as a zip file labelled “Position_Name of applicant” to editor@capilanocourier.com by June 20 at 11:59 p.m. Read more about the descriptions, responsibilities, and qualifications of each role below.

Senior roles

Managing Editor

The managing editor will edit features, online exclusives, and breaking news, and proof all content—including newsletters, website content, and print material. Additionally, they will assist the editor-in-chief with tasks related to meeting production deadlines, supporting other editors, and managing collaborations.

Our main feature is The Profile: a monthly four-page article highlighting a community member while addressing the monthly theme from a unique angle. Additionally, the Courier will publish two shorter features. These could be analytical pieces or deep dives on topics students care about, creative profiles (featuring creative writers, musicians, acting students, etc.), alumni spotlights, or sports features (developed in collaboration with the Blues).

Proofing all content entails ensuring adherence to Canadian Press style, proper formatting, correct spelling and grammar, and other factors relevant to the publication’s quality. Publishing runs on a monthly schedule with hard deadlines to have issues printed on time, meaning the Managing Editor must handle quick turnarounds and have strong time management skills.

This is a hybrid position. The managing editor is expected to be available for monthly pitch meetings, editor check-ins, and weekly office hours.

Responsibilities

Supporting Editor-In-Chief (EIC) in achieving their editorial and creative objectives.
Completing copy edit cycle and proofing all articles before publication in both print and online forms of the Courier and the C.C. Crumb.
Liaising with EIC to attract new writers, manage onboarding, and support other editors.
Attending all applicable meetings including pitch/proof.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students or alumni who graduated within the last year.
2+ years of writing experience as a contributor (asset).
Editing experience with the Capilano Courier (asset).
Familiarity with Canadian Press Style (asset).
Strong organization and communication skills.

To apply for the position of managing editor, email editor@capilanocourier.com with your resume, cover letter and a writing portfolio in a zip file labelled “Position_Name of applicant” no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 20. Interviews will be arranged as applications are received.

News Editor

The news editor is responsible for ensuring that the Capilano Students’ Union and Capilano University administration are held accountable to students’ best interests through collaborative journalistic efforts with contributors. They will assign and develop news stories that keep the community informed through evidence-based, balanced reporting for the news section.

The news editor supports writing contributors from pitch to publication, offering guidance on preparing files for fact-checking and gathering information through official channels. They ensure all submissions adhere to Canadian Press Style, rely on verified sources, and meet high standards for formatting, spelling, and grammar. The news editor is also expected to attend monthly pitch/proof meetings to provide and receive feedback on proposed pitches, and to proofread all articles in collaboration with editors from other sections. Finally, the news editor will collaborate with the video production crew to produce videos that contain the highlights or take-aways from the published news articles.

Responsibilities

Pitching, assigning, and editing news stories on a wide variety of topics that are of interest to Capilano Courier readers, prioritizing but not limited to student and university governance, campus and broader community affairs, and local government issues.
Managing a team of recurring monthly contributors, ensuring they are supported throughout the editorial process, that their articles are completed and submitted on time, that journalistic integrity is maintained, and that these contributing writers are compensated in a timely manner.
Producing videos in collaboration with the video production crew to keep our community informed through our social media channels.
Attending all applicable meetings—including pitch/proof and editor check-ins—and performing other office tasks.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students or alumni who graduated within the last year.
2+ years of writing and editing experience (asset).
Familiarity with how CapU’s governance structure works (Board of Governors and Senate) and the Capilano Students’ Union (asset).
Keen interest and knowledge in a range of local and current topics and strong research skills.
Must have the ability to interact professionally and build strong relationships with sources.

To apply for the position of news editor, email editor@capilanocourier.com with your resume, cover letter and writing portfolio in a zip file labelled “Position_Name of applicant” no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 20. Interviews will be arranged as applications are received.

Art Director

The art director will collaborate with the Editor-In-Chief (EIC) to set the aesthetic guidelines to achieve the artistic vision for each thematic issue and with the production manager to give feedback to contributors’ drafts.

They will receive the final articles and illustrations to craft the layout for our monthly publications, and prepare the files for print. Additionally, the art director will collaborate with the media manager to apply the aesthetic guidelines to our online content, and with the EIC to prepare the template for the monthly newsletter.

Responsibilities

Completing the layout of each issue, preparing files for print and communicating with the print shop.
Working with the EIC to set the aesthetic guidelines for each issue.
Communicating with the production manager regarding illustrations to achieve the artistic vision for each thematic issue.
Collaborating with the media manager to create templates for social media posts.
Attending all applicable meetings with EIC, production manager, zine manager, crew illustrator, and media manager.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students or alumni who graduated within the last year.
2+ years of graphic design experience.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Photoshop and InDesign.
Strong management skills, organization, and keen eye for detail.
Great communication skills.

To apply for the position of art director, email editor@capilanocourier.com with your resume, cover letter and design portfolio in a zip file labelled “Position_Name of applicant” no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 20. Interviews will be arranged as applications are received.

Production Manager

The production manager orchestrates the creation of illustrations and visuals for our publication, guiding the efforts of crew members and contributors to follow the visual and technical guidelines set by the art director, and to meet the aesthetic and conceptual vision of the monthly themes set by the Editor-In-Chief (EIC). The production manager is expected to ensure illustrators produce quality artwork for our print, web, and social platforms in a timeframe aligned with our strict deadlines. Additionally, they are expected to work closely with the art director, and EIC to make decisions around the layout, design, and production of our monthly print issues.

Responsibilities

Distributing the monthly pitches among the contributing illustrators and visual artists who have expressed their interest on certain articles.
Working with the EIC and art director to establish aesthetic guidelines for each month’s theme, as well as the size and style for each article’s visual piece, and communicating the requirements to our contributors.
Ensuring all the illustrations and visuals are in the right format for print, web, and social media platforms and organizing them so that the art director, sections editors, and media managers can access them easily.
Receiving and reviewing applications from students who express interest in contributing visuals and reviewing their portfolios to ensure that their style is compatible with our publications.
Recruiting new contributors.
Reviewing the final layout and giving notes to the art director.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students or alumni who graduated within the last year.
1+ years of graphic design/illustration experience.
Strong management skills, organization, and keen eye for detail.
Understanding visual art fundamentals and the ability to provide feedback based on those principles.

To apply for the position of production manager, email editor@capilanocourier.com with your resume, cover letter and design portfolio in a zip file labelled “Position_Name of applicant” no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 20. Interviews will be arranged as applications are received.

Zine Manager

The zine manager oversees the monthly creation of the Capilano Courier Zine, currently being published as “The C.C. Crumb.” Our zine is a small, raw and gritty offshoot of the main Courier magazine and is marked by artistic freedom and activism. This role requires you to find contributors for the monthly zine, collaborate with advocacy groups from the broader community, ensure publication deadlines are met, work with the crew’s illustrator on layout, and handle any other tasks required for successful publication.

Responsibilities

Source quality writing and artwork from the community for publication in the zine, ensuring the content meets a high standard of being research-based and community-focused.
Overseeing the layout and publishing process of the zine.
Collaborating with the Editor-In-Chief to source activism-focused material.
Circulating and distributing the zine amongst the community.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students or alumni who graduated within the last year.
Must have the ability to interact professionally and build strong relationships with sources.
Driven by social justice, advocacy, and community building.
Previous management experience (asset).
Proficiency with Photoshop/InDesign (asset).

To apply for the position of zine manager, email editor@capilanocourier.com with your resume, cover letter and design portfolio in a zip file labelled “Position_Name of applicant” no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 20. Interviews will be arranged as applications are received.

Media Manager

The media manager will manage the Courier’s social media, collaborate with section editors to decide on theme-related video pitches for each issue, and hold meetings with the video production crew once a month to select pitches and set deadlines for video content. Part of the role is to engage with our online community by responding to direct messages, posting interactive stories, and monitoring the comments on our posts. Additionally, the media manager is expected to organize and schedule the content produced by the video production crew, promote our issues and articles using the visuals produced by our contributors, and collaborate with the Art Director to produce posts for special events. The role entails writing short descriptions for the content and posting it on our social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

Responsibilities

Managing and developing the online identity of our publication.
Planning, creating and scheduling content for social media.
Managing the video production crew, including creating and assigning pitches, overseeing timelines, providing feedback, and posting the final content.
Managing and organizing the video production expense sheet.
Attending all applicable meetings including pitch/proof.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students or alumni who graduated within the last year.
2+ years experience in video production or project management.
Experience managing schedules or planning content for social media (asset).
Experience with social media marketing strategies, such as analyzing performance metrics to grow audiences, find the best posting schedules, and optimize content for social media (asset).
Strong organization and communication skills.

To apply for the position of media manager, email editor@capilanocourier.com with your resume, cover letter and portfolio in a zip file labelled “Position_Name of applicant” no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 20. Interviews will be arranged as applications are received.

Non-senior roles

Humour Editor

The humour editor will be in charge of pitching, organising and editing everything to do with the humour section. Reporting and collaborating with the Editors-in-Chief (EICs), the role will include email correspondence with contributing and prospecting writers. As an editor, they would be expected to conduct a thorough editing process and to provide feedback and guidance to contributors. The humour section aims to be as funny as possible while also maintaining a critical edge relevant to the university’s political context.

Responsibilities

Editing and proofreading section articles, as well as communicating with contributors to stay updated on their progress.
Pitching humorous articles each month.
Creating article descriptions for the art team to create accompanying visuals.
Communicating with contributors and staying up to date on editing status.
Attending weekly online check-ins to keep EICs up to date.
Attending monthly pitch/proof meetings and participating in the group editing process.
Managing contributors and finding new talent.
Collaborating with the media manager and video production crew to create monthly video pitches.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students or alumni who graduated within the last year.
Good sense of humour.
1+ years of writing experience (asset).
Previous editing experience (asset).
Comfortable appearing in reels and/or youtube videos for the Courier (asset).
Ability to provide constructive feedback to writers.
Ability to create strong writer relationships.
Availability to attend in-person meetings and events.

Arts & Culture Editor

The Arts & Culture editor handles previews, promotion, and in-depth coverage of music, art, film, and entertainment events both on and off campus. This editor will be tasked with staying up to date on current events, preparing article pitches for each issue, and assigning them to interested contributors. The editor will then be required to conduct a thorough editing process on contributors’ work to ensure cultural sensitivity, an interesting angle on the monthly theme, and adherence to the publication’s quality standards. This editor must abide by and enforce the strict deadlines of the Courier’s monthly print schedule. Additionally, the position requires attending check-in meetings, monthly pitch/proof meetings, and additional events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Editing and proofreading section articles, as well as communicating with contributors to stay updated on their progress.
Finding and writing a set of pitches each month.
Creating article descriptions for the art team to create accompanying visuals.
Responding to EICs, contributors in your section, and additional team members in a timely manner.
Participating in the group editing process during monthly pitch/proof meetings.
Comfortable with on-camera appearances when requested for our reels/youtube videos.
Comfortable with onboarding and training new contributors for arts/culture writing when needed.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students, or alumni who have graduated within the last year.
Interest and expertise in music, drama, film, fashion, visual arts, or culinary areas (asset).
1+ years of writing experience (asset).
Previous editing experience (asset).
Ability to interact professionally and build strong relationships with sources.
Ability to write or complete pitched stories on as little as 3 days’ notice if a contributor drops out or other urgent circumstances arise.
Availability to attend in-person meetings and events.
Comfortable appearing in reels and/or youtube videos for the Courier (asset).

Community Editor

The community editor is responsible for pitching, organizing, and editing all content related to the Community section. This section includes two regular columns—one for political commentary and one for opinions—as well as collaborations with both the campus community and the broader community.

Reporting to and collaborating with the editor-in-chief (EIC), the role involves active communication with contributing and prospective writers, along with seeking opportunities to work closely with campus groups (such as EarthWorks, ChatLive, and CSU clubs), individual students, research assistants, and advocates. Beyond the campus community, the community editor will work with the EICs to build collaborations with broader community members, including nonprofits (NPOs) and advocacy groups that offer unique perspectives on issues important to students.

As an editor, they are expected to conduct a thorough editing process and provide feedback and guidance to contributors. The editor’s task is to present a variety of pieces in a cohesive manner, ensuring adherence to the publication’s quality standards.

Responsibilities

Editing and proofreading section articles, as well as communicating with contributors to stay updated on their progress.
Finding and writing a set of pitches each month.
Attending weekly online check-ins, pitch/proof meetings, and additional events throughout the year.
Attending monthly pitch/proof meetings and participating in the group editing process.
Managing contributors and finding new talent.
Creating pitches and the corresponding article descriptions for the art team to create accompanying pieces.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students, or alumni who have graduated within the last year.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to writers.
2+ years of writing experience (asset).
Previous editing experience (asset).
Ability to interact professionally and build strong relationships with sources.
Ability to write or complete pitched stories on as little as 3 days’ notice if a contributor drops out or other urgent circumstances arise.
Availability to attend in-person meetings and events.
Comfortable appearing in reels and/or youtube videos for the Courier (asset).

News Writer (University Governance)

The University Governance News Writer will be responsible for writing news articles—either investigative or reporting—focused on Senate and Board of Governors discussions, decisions, policies, finances, and institutional governance activities at Capilano University. Reliability, quality writing, and research skills are a must.

Successful applicants will receive hands-on training in the core skills needed to report on university governance. This includes learning how to obtain institutional data, file Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, navigate meeting minutes and reports, and explore archives. Training will also cover how to integrate multiple sources into investigative pieces, as well as the principles of ethics and accuracy in reporting on governance topics.

Responsibilities

Reporting on university governance issues that matter to our readers.
Collaborating with the news editor on investigative pieces.
Actively communicating with the editorial team.
Proof news articles.
Attending all applicable meetings.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students or alumni who graduated within the last year.
1+ years of writing experience (asset).
Research and journalistic experience is an asset, but willingness to learn is required.
Good time management skills.
Keen interest in institutional decision-making, policy, and university governance at CapU.
Ability to interact professionally and build strong relationships with sources.
Comfortable appearing in reels and/or youtube videos for the Courier (asset).

News Writer (Student Governance)

The Student Governance News Writer will be responsible for writing news articles—either investigative or reporting—focused on Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) discussions, decisions, policies, finances, elections, advocacy efforts, and student governance activities at Capilano University. Reliability, quality writing, and research skills are a must.

Successful applicants will receive hands-on training in the core skills needed to report on student governance. This includes learning how to obtain information, navigate CSU meeting minutes and reports, and explore archives. Training will also cover how to integrate multiple sources into investigative pieces, as well as the principles of ethics and accuracy in reporting on student governance topics.

Responsibilities

Reporting on student governance issues that matter to our readers.
Collaborating with the news editor on investigative pieces.
Actively communicating with the editorial team.
Proof news articles.
Attending all applicable meetings.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students or alumni who graduated within the last year.
1+ years of writing experience (asset).
Research and journalistic experience is an asset, but willingness to learn is required.
Good time management skills.
Keen interest in student governance, student union politics, and advocacy at CapU.
Ability to interact professionally and build strong relationships with sources.
Comfortable appearing in reels and/or youtube videos for the Courier (asset).

Crew Writer (2 roles available)

The Crew Writer will be responsible for writing between 2 and 3 articles each month. The role will include email correspondence with the team and quickly picking up any articles that have been missed. Reliability, quality writing and research skills are a must.

Responsibilities

Keeping an eye on the pitch doc and article spreadsheet.
Communicating actively with the editorial team.
Writing any articles that have been missed or dropped.
Attending monthly pitch/proof meetings and all applicable meetings.

Qualifications

Current Capilano University students or alumni who graduated within the last year.
Has contributed to the Courier at least 3 times in the past (strong asset).
1+ years of writing experience (asset).
Research and journalistic experience (asset).
Good time management skills.
Keen interest in stories relating to the CapU community.

To apply for the position email editor@capilanocourier.com with your resume, cover letter and writing portfolio in a zipped folder labelled Position_Name of applicant_Date no later than 11:59PM on July 13th. Interviews will be arranged as applications are received. Please note the Courier will be hiring two roles in this position.

Crew Illustrator

The crew illustrator is responsible for creating visual pieces for our articles, as well as preparing them for print and online formats. They have a keen eye for detail, sense of style, ability to interpret pitches, and creativity to visually complement the content of our written pieces. Reporting to the production manager, the staff illustrator will be in charge of illustrating any pieces that have been missed or dropped by contributors.

Responsibilities

Keeping communication with the production manager.
Keeping an eye on the pitch doc and production spreadsheet.
Illustrating any pieces that have been missed or dropped by contributors.
Creating additional illustrations for the zine on a want-to-do basis.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience illustrating.
Experience in traditional illustration techniques and mixed media (asset).
Fast and efficient skill level in illustrating.
Has contributed to the Courier at least 3 times in the past (strong asset).