Editorial Assistant - Kitchener/Waterloo Record

Company Description

Where do you find your local community news? How do you stay connected to new and old businesses in your community? Metroland Media is a communication company built on a strong history of providing the news to Ontario for over 100 years. In this ever growing industry we have continued to evolve, allowing us to become the industry leaders.  If you are looking for a dynamic company built on a strong history within your community, look no further.

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 Description

The Waterloo Region Record currently has an opening for a Full time Editorial Assistant. The ideal candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends.

• Enter submitted content into online content management system.
• Support newsroom in managing flow of content and news stories into print and digital streams. Understand story hierarchy in various platforms.
• Have a deep interest in current affairs and passion for daily news cycle.
• Understand contemporary media ecosystem, readership models and paths to subscription.
• Understand story structure and components of storytelling and how that relates to daily journalism.
• Be engaged with social media and understand its strategic use in appealing to readers.
• Play a key role in managing events calendar, promotion and coverage.
• Monitor, sort and address newsroom email accounts for issues and story assignments.
• Responsible for tagging and timing stories so they appeal to a wide audience. This includes understanding various newsroom tools and website page management.

Deadline to apply to this role is December 4, 2024

Salary Range is $41,703.48 to $50,169.60

Qualifications

• Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Ability to excel in a daily news cycle and deadline-driven and demanding environment.
• Team-oriented individual that can build professional relationships with team members.
• Understanding of SEO and social media algorithms
• Competent in social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and possess online posting skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills, verbal and written.
• A strong interest in local journalism.
• Journalism degree not necessary but and asset

Additional Information

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 your interview of your requirements.