Copy Editor

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

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.

The Opportunity: Are you looking to join a dynamic and innovative team of journalists setting the news agenda in Atlantic Canada? Postmedia Maritimes LP is looking to hire a part-time copy editor to ensure high-quality coverage across our print products. The successful candidate will edit content, ensuring timeliness, relevance, and creative storytelling. The candidate we are looking for is a team player and a self-starter, at ease in a deadline-oriented setting, and accustomed to fast-paced content creation. 

What you’ll do: 

⦁    Ensure accuracy of display content in print products.
⦁    Liaise with newspapers across Postmedia to ensure content delivery matches expectations.
⦁    Edit copy, craft display type 

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.
⦁   Good interpersonal communication skills.
⦁   Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems.
⦁   Proficiency in CP style.