Copy Editor

Position: Copy Editor

Position Type: Full-time, permanent

Reports to: Deputy Managing Editor

Location: Remote

The Company: Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity: Are you looking to join a dynamic and innovative team of journalists working across Canada? Postmedia is looking to hire a full-time copy editor with significant experience at a daily newspaper. The successful candidate will edit stories, ensuring timeliness, relevance, and creative storytelling. The candidate we are looking for is a team player and a self-starter, at ease in a deadline-oriented setting, and accustomed to fast-paced content creation. Our editor will be at ease editing news and entertainment copy.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure accuracy of display content in print products.
• Liaise with newspapers across Postmedia to ensure content delivery matches expectations.
• Edit copy, craft display type
  
  

Key attributes:

• At least five years of experience editing a daily newspaper, preferably working in print.
• Talent for writing clever headlines with clarity that capture the essence of a story.
• Excellent grammar, comprehension and editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail.
• Experience in a fast-paced daily newsroom.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems.
• Proficiency in CP style
  
  

DEADLINE: Monday, March 24

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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