Varsity Publications Inc.
University of Toronto
Job Posting: 2020–2021 Web Developer (Front End)
The Varsity is Canada’s largest student newspaper and U of T’s tri-campus newspaper of record since 1880. The Varsity launched a new website in 2011, which was created by former U of T students. Four years ago, we launched a redesigned website and magazine microsite, having moved web development in-house the year before. This past year, we began a new website redesign, which is set to be launched for the 2020–2021 volume of The Varsity .
For the upcoming year, we will be looking for a front end web developer who will be tasked with designing interactive web content to pair with our award-winning journalism, such as maps, infographics, microsites, and more. The front end web developer, who will be paired with a back end web developer, will work under the direction of the managing online editor. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the online team at a major campus newspaper!
Varsity Publications Inc. is an incorporated not-for-profit corporation entirely managed and
operated by students. It publishes The Varsity , which puts out 18,000 copies each week during the academic year and maintains a strong online presence through its website (thevarsity.ca) and social media.
Responsibilities
The front end web developer will:
● Improve and implement designs to The Varsity ’s website and its related properties (e.g.
magazine.thevarsity.ca);
● Work with other staff to effectively present special text and visual content on the website,
including interactive features;
● Work with other editors on promotional and marketing efforts and to further improve The
Varsity ’s online presence;
● Collaborate with other staff to recruit and train new contributors;
● And work in-office when appropriate and attending regular meetings.
Experience and Qualifications
The ideal candidate is:
● A current post-secondary student at U of T;
● Interested in journalism and digital media;
● Proficient in CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and Git;
● Experienced with graphic design;
● Experienced working with WordPress;
● Experienced or has a background in user interface design;
● Self-reliant and confident in troubleshooting issues as they arise;
● Able to be a team player in a fast-paced environment;
● A strong communicator and detail oriented;
● And hardworking, self-motivated, organized, and punctual.
Terms of the position
The hired candidate will:
● Work 10 hours per week;
● Occupy their position from June 1, 2020–April 30, 2021;
● And receive a salary of $7,730.20 for their term.
Application Information
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and examples of your work to hiring@thevarsity.ca
addressed to Ibnul Chowdhury, Editor-in-Chief, and Silas Le Blanc, Managing Online Editor, by 5:00 pm on May 14. Examples can include links to websites you have worked on, your GitHub profile, and/or relevant attachments. Please indicate the position for which you are applying in the ‘subject’ field.
Varsity Publications Inc. is committed to providing its members with equal opportunity and a
workplace that is free from harrassment and discrimination. We encourage and welcome
applications from candidates who reflect the U of T community’s diversity, as defined by, but notlimited to, race, colour, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, political or religious affiliations, place of origin, class, and gender.