Copy Editor

Position: Copy Editor
Position Type: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Deputy Managing Editor
Location: Canada (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:

Postmedia Editorial Services has an opening for a copy editor with at least five years of experience editing a daily newspaper. The success candidate must have a keen eye for detail and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant will be nimble, and easily balance accuracy and speed, and be fully accountable for their work. He/she will be equally comfortable editing arts, sports and news copy.

What you’ll do:

• Edit content for daily newspapers, checking stories for accuracy
• Write display type for print editions

Who you are:

• Talent for writing clever headlines and photo captions that capture the essence of a story;
• Excellent grammar, comprehension and editing skills;
• Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail;
• Able to work at a quick pace, editing quickly and accurately
• Proficiency in CP style.

Postmedia Editorial Services operates seven days per week, and applicants must be prepared to work nights, weekends and statutory holidays.

Application Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025

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, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.