Full-Time Copy Editor

Job title:

Full-Time Copy Editor

Company

Metroland Media

Job description

Company DescriptionMetroland Media Group Ltd is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week through in-print, online, trade shows and distribution product offerings. We also work with businesses to develop tailored multi-channel marketing strategies that reaches local customers. Visit for more information. Metroland Media is a progressive media organization with a long and distinguished history. Our businesses include six regional daily publications and more than 20 news sites in Ontario.Our Commitment To Diversity
We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.Job DescriptionMetroland Media is seeking a full-time copy editor to join its fully remote Copy Editing Centre and edit copy for the company’s complete footprint of newspapers and news sites.Annual salary: $55,486.87 to $64,828.66.Key accountabilities

  • Rewriting and editing a broad range of content, including photo descriptions, breaking news, developing coverage, special investigations, features, utility content, etc.
  • Providing constructive feedback to content creators and improving the quality and clarity of copy written for print and web.
  • Editing copy for style, language usage, flow and logical presentation of information.
  • Demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Upholding and contributing to Metroland editorial’s best practices.
  • Understanding and flagging libel and defamation.
  • Maintaining and updating tracking documents.
  • Working on statutory holidays, early mornings, evenings and/or weekends as required.

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in journalism or a related field, including English or communications, or other relevant experience.
  • At least two years of recent experience in a digital news environment.
  • Proficient with content management systems and SEO best practices.
  • Superb news judgment and a sharp eye for detail.
  • Deep knowledge of Canadian Press Style. Knowledge of Torstar style is an asset.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to adhere to a common standard.
  • An engaged consumer of news with a passion for words and strong rewriting abilities.
  • A stickler for grammar, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation.
  • Proven ability to work quickly and decisively in a deadline-driven news environment.
  • Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Note: Candidates will be subject to skills and knowledge testing.Additional InformationAODA
Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

Expected salary

$55486.87 – 64828.66 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:58:03 GMT

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