Associate Editor
Up Here Publishing is looking for an associate editor to work on its flagship publication Up Here magazine, and other associated publications. You will write and research short front-of-book stories as well as featurettes, under the advice of the editor. You’ll work closely with the Up Here editorial team, supporting the production of the magazine that runs eight times per year, with occasional special publications. Other areas you may be asked to contribute to include photo-sourcing, web and social media posts and story planning. You may also be asked to take on some administrative responsibilities including invoicing.
We’re a small, hardworking team. We’re looking for a candidate who is naturally curious, is able to work independently (we won’t be watching over your shoulder), receives criticism without taking it personally (you will be edited!), and works collaboratively with the rest of the team. If this sounds like you and you meet the qualifications, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications:
• Four years of journalism experience, with added consideration given to magazine experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of Northern issues, history and culture.
• Comfortable working with Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop
• A proven track record of reliability: meeting deadlines; pitching stories and following through; taking assigned tasks and finishing them without constant supervision.
About Up Here Publishing
Up Here Publishing launched Up Here magazine in late 1984 and Up Here Business was started in 2008. Over the years both magazines have won numerous awards including Canada’s Magazine of the Year, best magazine in western Canada (5 times) and top business magazine (twice).
Up Here Publishing is headquartered in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and this full-time position is located in Yellowknife.
This position is based out of our head office in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and may involve some travel. If you’re interested in being a part of the publication that’s been telling the stories of Canada’s Far North for 34 years, send a resume, cover letter and up to three published writing samples to Editor Herb Mathisen at herb@uphere.ca.
Magazine Art Director
Up Here Publishing Ltd. is looking for an energetic and creative Art Director to oversee the visual direction of Up Here Business magazine. This individual will be responsible for the design, assembly and prepress for Up Here Business as well as for several Up Here Publishing special and contract publications.
Some specific tasks will include:
• Creating fresh layouts that maintain Up Here Publishing’s brand
• Locating photos from existing photographers or image banks, or commissioning and art directing photo shoots
• Working with editorial on issue plans and related visual requirements including infographics
• Working with the advertising department on sponsored pages
• Collaborating on marketing materials for the magazine
Qualifications:
• Degree or diploma in applied arts, or equivalent work experience
• Seven years’ relevant print publication experience, with at least three years in magazine design
• Advanced knowledge of InDesign, working knowledge of Photoshop, Acrobat and Illustrator
• Advanced understanding of typography
• Experience working with preproduction systems
• Knowledge of the North would be a definite asset
Candidates must provide a portfolio link or pdf of work samples.
About Up Here Publishing
Up Here Publishing launched Up Here magazine in late 1984 and Up Here Business was started in 2008. Over the years both magazines have won numerous awards including Canada’s Magazine of the Year, best magazine in western Canada (5 times) and top business magazine (twice).
Up Here Publishing is headquartered in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and this full-time position is located in Yellowknife.
To apply forward a resume and samples (or link to samples) by March 9, to:
Marion LaVigne
Publisher
marion@uphere.ca