Job Description

Editorial Manager (Hybrid)

• Central location, close to transit (TTC), bike lanes
• Flexible location of work (remote or hybrid)
• Meaningful non-profit organization work

You\xe2\x80\x99re a natural project manager and editor, and an emerging leader, looking for an opportunity to get involved with a business that\xe2\x80\x99s making a difference in the world.
We\xe2\x80\x99re the Ontario Dental Association, and we represent over 90% of dentists in Ontario. We advocate for our members, promote optimal oral health and support successful professional lives and general well-being. To achieve this, we:

• Promote the highest standards of dental care.
• Work with governments, the private sector, and other health-care professionals.
• Advocate on public policies that affect the practice of dentistry and the oral health of people in Ontario.
• Raise public awareness of how important oral hygiene is and its connection to overall health.
• Provide our member-dentists with programs, services, and products to support their role as leaders of the oral health care team.

Come join our team
Your dedication to the quality of your team\xe2\x80\x99s work, bridging different disciplines like writing, editing and creative/design and keeping a lot of moving parts on-track is what makes you stand out. Our commitment to quality is our differentiator \xe2\x80\x93 that\xe2\x80\x99s why we need you to help us complete our team. If you\xe2\x80\x99re interested in an opportunity to meet, interact with, and build scientific knowledge for an amazing professional community through publications, we have a job for you.
We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a* Manager of Editorial and Design Services* to join our team. To us, you\xe2\x80\x99re more than just an editor \xe2\x80\x93 you\xe2\x80\x99re a key player in fostering meaningful publications for the community of dentists and their teams, the public and other audiences that reflects the power of the ODA brand.
In this role, you will report to the Director of Communications, Public Affairs, & Events. You will manage and execute research, writing, editing, design, sales, budgeting and co-ordination of all the elements of the ODA\xe2\x80\x99s professional journal Ontario Dentist, the ODA\xe2\x80\x99s consumer magazine Smile Magazine and other communications, editorial and design projects.
You will supervise a team of internal and external creative/graphic design professionals, as well as freelance writers and editors. Your goal is to ensure a well-read and credible publication as well as the achievement of advertising sales revenue targets and excellent internal and external customer service.
More specifically, you will:

• Direct and manage Editorial and Design Services Staff (including Creative and Graphic Design Specialists), as well as contractor/vendors, including Associate Editor, freelance writers, designers and editors and advertising sales agency.
• Produce flagship journal Ontario Dentist (OD), working in support of the Editor who is an ODA member dentist and leader in the field.
• Produce and act as Editor of Smile Magazine, working with the Editor-in-Chief who is an ODA member dentist and leader in the field.
• Negotiate and bring together all of the diverse internal and external players to deliver our publications on-time, on-budget and to high-quality standards.
• Manage display and classified advertising with external sales and print partners and ODA employees to increase revenues. Work closely with Creative and Graphic Design Specialist to oversee classified advertising sales, fulfilment and production.
• Manage all circulation and subscription requests and database as well as requests from CARD etc.
• Develop and manage budget to ensure current high standards of Editorial and Design Services are met with fiscal responsibility. Approve invoices from writers, production, ODA\xe2\x80\x99s third-party advertising sales agency etc.

• Develop, edit and proof various ODA internal and external communications and marketing materials and publications as required according to the ODA Style Guide and Canadian Press style.
• Look for innovative ways to deploy technology to improve our efficiency, quality and customer service

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma plus Magazine Publishing, Journalism, Communications or Public Relations degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated continuing education in publication, editorial, and project management
• Five to ten years of progressive editorial experience including project management and supervisory experience
• Superior writing, copy editing and proofreading
• Strong working knowledge of MS office suite
• Critical assessment of photography and design
• Understanding of the core principles of design for print, web and electronic media
• Staff and vendor supervision
• Excellent, responsive customer service to advertisers, contributors, staff and stakeholders
• Association or other relevant not-for-profit experience, or experience with a scientific publication preferred

Working with the ODA
This is a full-time, permanent position, with some flexibility with daily work hours. In addition to a competitive salary, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to a benefits plan that includes dental (of course!) as well as plenty of vacation days, personal days, and access to a health spending account. The position is part of the ODA\xe2\x80\x99s Flexible Location of Work policy (remote, in-person or hybrid work options are available with in-person attendance required for occasional staff and member events).
The ODA occupies a large, open, beautiful space that used to be a copper factory. Located in the heart of Yorkville, parks, transit, and everything downtown Toronto has to offer is just steps away.
ODA is proud to be one of the GTA\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers 2023 \xe2\x80\x93 we think that says a lot about the culture and work environment we\xe2\x80\x99ve built over the last 150+ years. We are all about growth and learning: every position in our organization offers both challenges and opportunities, and we encourage all our staff to establish themselves within and beyond their individual roles. Whether through our employee recognition program, we make sure that support and opportunity are always within reach.
How to Apply
Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete person \xe2\x80\x93 not just a resum\xc3\xa9. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you\'ll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results.
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us using the \xe2\x80\x9cHelp\xe2\x80\x9d button. Job Types: Full-time, Freelance, Permanent