The Omega is always looking for volunteer contributors. Find more information below.
Available positions
- Editorial
Contributing Writers
The Omega accepts story pitches from any student looking to try their hand at journalistic writing on a volunteer basis. Contributors are eligible for a year-end honorarium awarded at The Omega’s discretion. Contributing writers can pitch their story ideas directly to the Editor-in-Chief by emailing editor@theomega.news.
All staff members of The Omega can pursue a variety of learning opportunities within the operation, including online and print publishing, photography, infographics, special editorial projects and more in co-ordination with the Editor-in-Chief.
Eligibility requirements
All Omega staff members producing editorial content must be students at Thompson Rivers University and enrolled in classes during the term in which they work.
As an independent publication, The Omega endeavours to avoid conflicts of interest in editorial content and as such, cannot employ Thompson Rivers University communications or marketing staff members or TRU Students’ Union representatives. If you are unsure about whether or not you are eligible, please contact the manager.
Submit your application
To submit an application for a paid position, send a resumé, cover letter and samples of your work to manager@theomega.news. Please indicate which positions you are interested in and any learning objectives you have for the coming year.
Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted via email to set a date and time for an interview.