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 current knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Successful entrepreneurship is a journey. Discover our history and the driving mission of Morrissette Entrepreneurship at Western University, powered by the Ivey Business School.Morrissette Entrepreneurship is committed to being there every step of the way. We are broadening the definition of entrepreneurial success by focusing on better, not more. We are championing a culture of entrepreneurship that is truly diverse, inclusive, and deeply original by supporting all Western faculty and students. And we are growing communities of support committed to lifting each other up. At Morrissette Entrepreneurship, we reach beyond the start.

Responsibilities

Student Senior Editor

EDITORIAL STRUCTURE

Scale Here's editorial structure includes a leadership layer (this role), an editorial layer, a contributor layer and a support layer. In addition, there is an oversight layer of two Co-Editors-in-Chief experienced operators with deep backgrounds in scaling companies that help guide, not manage and a governance board of seasoned executives.

The Student Senior Editor is the operational editorial leader. You run the day-to-day: managing contributors, maintaining standards, driving the editorial calendar, and ensuring every piece we publish meets the bar. This structure gives you genuine editorial authority and real accountability, while connecting you directly to practitioners who have done what our readers are trying to do.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a substantive student leadership role. It is suited to a university student with genuine intellectual curiosity about Canadian entrepreneurship, a commitment to rigorous journalism, and the confidence to lead and develop a team of peer contributors. You will set and uphold editorial standards, shape coverage across three content pillars, develop student writers into serious journalists, and contribute original reported work that informs Canada's most ambitious builders and the institutions that support them.

Our three content pillars are:

Entrepreneurial Success in Canada. The real stories of how Canadian startups and scaleups win honest case studies of scale, failure, pivots,



and exits that go beyond celebration to examine how success was actually built.

Policy, Regulation & Structural Forces. Analysis of the federal, provincial, and municipal policies, tax structures, capital access conditions, and regulatory environments that shape what founders can build and where.

Actionable Proposals for Ecosystem Actors. Evidence-based proposals directed at governments, large enterprises, investors, professional services firms, and other ecosystem actors focused on practical changes that accelerate Canadian entrepreneurship.

Key Responsibilities

- Set and uphold editorial standards for sourcing, accuracy, tone, and structural quality
- Work with the Co-Editors-in-Chief to develop and evolve the platform's editorial voice and positioning
- Make final day-to-day editorial calls on what gets published, what gets revised, and what needs more work
- Bring story ideas grounded in original research, primary sources, and real events not aggregation Team Management
- Collaborate with the Editors-in-Chief recruit, onboard, and develop a team of student contributors
- Provide substantive editing feedback that helps contributors grow as writers, researchers, and thinkers
- Run regular editorial check-ins and maintain a culture of high standards and constructive critique
- Coordinate contributors to avoid duplication, maintain consistency, and keep the pipeline healthy Writing & Storytelling Page 7 of 8
- Contribute original reported pieces particularly high-impact features, profiles, and analysis
- Write and edit with clarity and precision, translating complex policy, business, and regulatory material into compelling, practitioner-ready prose
- Interview founders, operators, investors, policymakers, and researchers
- Collaborate with the Editors-in-Chief to develop stories that draw on their networks and operational expertise Additional Morrissette Program Support. Support includes but is not limited to coaching of student entrepreneurs and teams, assisting with workshops and events, planning and executing events

Qualifications Must be a student returning to studies in the fall. Candidates may come from business, economics, law, political sciences, public policy, or related fields.

Skills, Abilities & Expertise: -





Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience.

Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation

- Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
- Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Westerns policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized work environment
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
- 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
- Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

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 or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site and to be filled internally. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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