Canta 2027

Want to be part of Canta for 2027? This is your chance to be a part of the best student media here in Ōtautahi, Christchurch!

The positions available for 2027 are:

Managing Editor (20 hours p/w)

• This role overseas the entire Canta brand and all avenues of Canta (print and digital)
• You manage the Canta team, are responsible for getting the magazine to print and making sure Canta has a great digital presence

• You also keep Canta up-to-date with what UC students to see from student media outlet Print Editor (15 hours p/w)

• Second in charge under the Managing Editor.

• Responsible for looking after the Canta feature writers, gathering written content and pre-editing content before it reaches the Managing Editor. Designer (15 hours p/w)

• Responsible for all Canta design, including magazines, online and branding. Digital Editor (10 hours p/w)

• Responsible for the Canta website and uploading content.

• Responsible for setting the content direction for video, audio, social media and the Canta website

• Responsible for overlooking the Canta social media channels including Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Audio Editor (5 hours p/w)

• Responsible for running Canta’s RDU radio show

• You get to create audio and video podcasts for the Canta Spotify News Editor (10 hours p/w)

• Responsible for producing news content for Canta, about issues relevant to students, and to keep students up to date.

• You also get to make video News content during term time! Video \& Digital Creator (5 hours p/w)

• Heard about Flat Famous on TT or seen the awesome videos Canta makes? That’s this role! The Video \& Digital Creator is responsible for helping both the digital and audio editors.

• This includes working on social media, digital channels, and videos. Feature Writers x3 (5 hours p/w)

• Responsible for producing written content for the magazine and the Canta website.

• Producing a wide range of writing on a variety of topics for Canta. Te Ao Māori Writer (5 hours p/w)

• Responsible for producing written content for the magazine and Canta website that relates to Māori viewpoints and issues.

The following roles are fixed term and have a start date of January 2027 and end in October 2027:

• Managing Editor
• Print Editor
• Designer
• Feature Writers x 3
• Te Ao Māori writer
• News Editor

The following roles are term-time only, with a start date of 15th February 2027 and end in October 2027:

• Digital Editor
• Audio Editor
• Video and Digital Creator

Alongside your CV and cover letter, please submit a portfolio showcasing your work (e.g. design portfolio, social media content examples, videos/podcasts you have made etc.). For Feature Writer applications, please submit a maximum of 3 writing pieces.

If you have any questions about joining the team, please reach out to Ella Sage, 2026 Managing Editor via [email protected] OR Tayla Vandergoot, UCSA Marketing and Communications Manager via [email protected]