Job Description

Position: Copy Editor/Paginator
Position Type: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: National Arts & Features Editors
Location: Remote (Hamilton)
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:
Are you looking to join a dynamic and innovative team of journalists working across Canada? Postmedia is looking to hire a temporary part-time copy editor with page design skills who has significant experience at a daily newspaper. The successful candidate will edit stories, 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. Our editor will be at ease editing features and entertainment copy but also have an affinity for pagination and print page design.
What youxe2x80x99ll do:
xe2xa6x81 Ensure accuracy of display content in print products.
xe2xa6x81 Liaise with newspapers across Postmedia to ensure content delivery matches expectations.
xe2xa6x81 Edit copy, craft display type
xe2xa6x81 Build print pages in a Saxo environment.
Key attributes:
xe2xa6x81 At least five years of experience editing a daily newspaper, preferably working in print.
xe2xa6x81 Talent for writing clever headlines with clarity that capture the essence of a story.
xe2xa6x81 Keen eye for print design.
xe2xa6x81 Excellent grammar, comprehension and editing skills.
xe2xa6x81 Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail.
xe2xa6x81 Experience in a fast-paced daily newsroom.
xe2xa6x81 Good interpersonal communication skills.
xe2xa6x81 Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems.
xe2xa6x81 Proficiency in CP style '