The Cord is hiring multiple positions for their 2026-2027 team! Please submit both a resume and platform to our President Vlad Latis at president@wlusp.com and the Editor-In-Chief Santosh Chandrasekar at editor@thecord.ca.
Note: On Sept. 23, 2026, The Cord will celebrate the 100th anniversary of their first printed issue. This milestone presents the incoming staff with the task of commemorating 100 years in print. If you are interested in this role, please be prepared to reflect on the nature of this opportunity and incorporate it into your platform where you see fit. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the President or EIC
A platform is an in-depth cover letter. Please outline your relevant experience, vision for the job/section you are applying for, changes you would make and what would stay the same. Platforms should be approximately 3-5 pages in length.
Note: Managerial Staff are typically compensated on a honorarium basis, where as Editorial Board, Senior Staff and Intern positions are voluntary, with the potential of receiving a performance-based honorarium at the end of the fall and winter semesters. All salaries and honoraria are subject to change and are not guaranteed at this point in time.
Deadline for these applications is May 18, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
What is the commitment over the summer?
The Cord still publishes over the summer, just fewer issues. If hired, you will be expected to contribute to summer production and training sessions. Additionally, this year The Cord will be preparing for its centennial year over the summer and will require contributions from the incoming staff .
Why should you work for The Cord as opposed to just being a general volunteer?
Being a manager, member of the editorial board or senior staffer allows you hands-on experience in both print and digital media that you cannot gain in the classroom. As a staff member, you will have input as to what appears in The Cord every issue; you will be given the freedom and agency to make big decisions for your campus media. You will be given the opportunity to meet industry professionals and become more ingrained with the Laurier community, as well as the KW community. Several “Cordies” from the past have excelled as freelancers or have gone on to work for major media organizations such as The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, Vice, Sportsnet and CTV.
