Associate Editor
$57,000–$62,000 year
On-site · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Mid-level Associate Editor responsible for handling substantive edits on features, columns, and front-of-book stories; develop content ideas and editorial packages; recruit and assign stories to writers; participate in copyediting and proofreading; package digital stories with SEO best practices; write and curate a weekly newsletter; requires 5-7 years editing experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/English or related field; proficient with Mailchimp and WordPress, SEO, and newsletter production; role is hybrid with in-office attendance at the Toronto head office minimum three days per week.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 to 7 years editing experience at a print magazine or digital editorial
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, English, or related field
- Strong writing/editing skills
- Track record of managing freelancers
- Fluency with InCopy, Google Docs, Mailchimp, and WordPress
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with digital platforms and social media
- Fact checking experience an asset
- Editorial judgement
- Passion for Canadian magazines, digital publishing, and journalism
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