Company Description

Metroland 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 www.metroland.com for more information.

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

Metroland is seeking a detail-oriented part-time editor to join its fully remote central production department. The role will require you to gather, edit and proof content for multiple print products in a deadline-driven environment.

Hourly Rate $43.23

• Working with a team of editors and designers to produce pages for print for multiple daily newspapers
• Editing, validating and proofing content, balancing accuracy and efficiency
• Communicating with newsroom editors to meet deadlines and ensure a high-quality final product Upholding and contributing to Metroland editorial’s best practices
• Working on statutory holidays, early mornings, evenings and/or weekends as required

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in journalism or related field
• Previous experience in a newspaper page production environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Well-versed in Canadian libel law and Canadian Press style
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Passion for content, new media and technology
• Proactive and collaborative

Additional Information

We are 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.