Copy Editor

Position: Copy Editor (12 months MAT Leave)
Position Type: Temporary, Fulltime
Location: North Bay, ON, (Remote)
 

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more than 130 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:
The North Bay Nugget, a division of Postmedia Network Inc., is seeking a seasoned, highly motivated Copy Editor who is accustomed to working in a fast-paced daily newspaper environment.  The duration of this position is expected to be 12 months.

The successful candidate must have a keen eye for detail, and be equally at home editing news, arts and sports copy. Editors are expected to balance accuracy and speed, meet deadlines, and oversee quality control. They will be a savvy communicator, able to give and receive instruction with grace.

Regular hours for this position are days with occasional evenings.

Who you are:

• Experience slotting a daily newspaper
• Able to handle digital production include web posting and newsletters
• Five or more years of experience in a fast-paced daily newsroom
• Talent for writing clever headlines with clarity that captures the essence of a story
• Excellent grammar, comprehension and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems
• Proficiency in CP style
• Strong design sense