Regional Editor

• Oversee daily output of region to ensure all gaps are covered from larger markets in northern cities to smaller outposts
• Supports community journalists with executing new strategies, such as a user-generated content process or new sales initiative.   
• Act as the point of contact for senior editors at in Edmonton and other Postmedia departments  
• Work with the national regional editor to help newsrooms identify opportunities to create new products or pivot existing initiatives, like a newsletter or video series, using key insights from audience data. 

• You have a minimum of least two years of newsroom experience, with knowledge of email, video, and audience strategy.
• You are a collaborative teammate who is not afraid of trying new things or having difficult conversations.
• You believe in a people-driven culture, supported by data. 
• Strong copy-editing skills and knowledge of CP Style 
• A demonstrated knowledge of best practices in search engine optimization for published content to drive traffic and build an audience from search 
• The ability to analyze content performance metrics and incorporate insights into overall strategies and best practices 

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.