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Editorial Assistant II

by Western University

Reference #: 29441
Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Mar 30, 2023
Experience: 2 Years
Education: College Diploma (2 years)
Western University

Job Description

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: Level N

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of
academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities
for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has
become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the
development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

We facilitate the collaboration of individuals, groups and institutions representing the diversity of the community
to pursue research questions and training opportunities to understand and prevent violence and abuse. We
serve local, national and international communities by producing useful information and tools to assist in the
daily work to prevent and stop violence towards women and children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

The Editorial Assistant will be responsible for providing graphic design and digital media assistance related to a
variety of media channels to build and promote the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against
Women & Children’s brand and reputation locally, nationally, and internationally. The role will work in
collaboration to support the development and production of aesthetic digital media assets, including brochures,
newsletters, and infographics for use in a variety of knowledge mobilization, under the direction of
communications professionals. The Editorial Assistant will also facilitate digital media dissemination through
various media channels.

Qualifications

Education:
- 2 year community college diploma in Graphic Design

Experience:
- More than 2 years and up to and including 4 years experience supporting content and graphic design

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication
style to suit the situation and audience
- Demonstrated ability take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
- Ability to apply active listening to hear and understand the complete message being communicated
- Competency to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to establish rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve external and internal partner issues
- Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Adapts readily and effectively to changing priorities and demands
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office

Union Statement

Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first
consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity
and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible
minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any
gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you
require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at
hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca/ for further information and to apply online referencing job #29441 by 11:59PM on April 12, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.