News Editor - York/Durham Region - Remote

Overview

Metroland is seeking a highly organized editor with their thumb on the pulse of the communities of Durham and York regions.

In Short

• Host daily story meetings to discuss, plan and assign stories that will hook local readers.
• Review and edit stories with an eye for clarity and reader engagement.
• Optimize stories for a digital-only audience, including SEO.
• Curate website and newsletter content with an ability to recognize best placement based on significance, timeliness and reader engagement.
• Offer feedback and coach reporters to enhance digital storytelling abilities.
• Mine social media for story ideas and trending topics.
• Keep on top of Google Trends and other tools to identify topics for coverage.

Requirements

• You have a diploma or degree in journalism or in a related field.
• You’re a team player with 5 years of professional experience as an editor.
• You’re an organizational whiz with a need to manage assignments, projects and deadlines.
• Your impressive project and time-management skills allow you to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You can manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• You have excellent news judgement and exceptional writing skills.
• You understand the importance of SEO and online best practices.
• You are well-versed in Canadian libel law and Canadian Press style.
• You can work remotely.

Benefits

• Inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process.
• Opportunity for individual growth and shared success.