Applying for a 2026-2027 position? Please submit your resume by Friday, Sept. 11. Positions will be filled as soon as possible after this date.
Note: Section editor positions may be posted here before September 2026. Please check this page often if you are interested in one of these positions.
Apply now for 2026-2027 academic year positions
Staff Writer
Working with the Editor-in-Chief and section editors, there will be opportunities to cover a wide variety of topics through stories written in the journalistic form. Staff writers are expected to file at least one story per week.
Distributor/Promoter
As distributor and promoter, you will head up special projects to increase the presence of The Omega on campus and online. You will be tasked with distributing our monthly magazine across campus, find new ways to get it into the hands of students and staff and bring in new readers, both online and in-person.
Contributor (Volunteer)
Contributing articles to The Omega is the best way to be considered for future staff (paid) positions. It is also a great line on your resume to show prospective employers you engaged with your education beyond completing your classes and provides valuable portfolio work to show off. While prior experience is preferred for all positions, it is not required. No application is necessary. If you’re interested in contributing, reach out to our editor.
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.