Position: Quality Control Editor
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Canada / Remote
The Company: Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more than 125 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.
What we are looking for: Postmedia Editorial Services has an opening for an accomplished editor used to working in a fast-paced newspaper environment. Our Quality Control Editor must have a keen eye for detail and ensure the highest quality of work is being produced. She/he will be equally at home editing arts, sports and news copy or reshaping display type. The successful applicant is expected to balance accuracy and speed and be fully accountable for their work. She/he will be a savvy communicator, able to give and receive instruction with grace, and to coach and supervise in a respectful and supportive remote environment.
Key attributes:
⦁ 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;
⦁ Deadline driven, able to switch gears on a moment’s notice.
⦁ Accurately copy edit, and paginate as needed.
⦁ Good interpersonal communication skills;
⦁ Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems;
⦁ Proficiency in CP style;
⦁ Experience slotting a daily newspaper;
⦁ Strong design sense
⦁ Candidates should have a solid understanding of InDesign and InCopy. Familiarity with Saxotech is preferred.
Postmedia Editorial Services operates seven days per week, and applicants must be prepared to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
Application Deadline:Friday, Nov. 22
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.