Assistant Print & Digital Editor

LabX Media Group; Barrie; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LabX Media Group is seeking an Assistant Print & Digital Editor for Discover Magazine. You’ll contribute to print, digital content, and newsletters, crafting stories and optimizing material for audience growth.

Ideal candidates have a science journalism or publishing background, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a remote-work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Science Communication, English, Communications, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in journalism, digital media, print publishing, or editorial content production.
• Strong writing, line-editing, copy-editing, and fact-checking skills.
• Interest in science, technology, health, space, or related subjects.
• Experience with content management systems and SEO practices.

Responsibilities

• Write/Edit assigned print and digital stories as directed by the Managing Editor and Magazine Lead.
• Assist in planning, editing, scheduling, and publication across Discover’s website, newsletters, and print magazine.
• Coordinate with freelance writers, contributors, researchers, and subject matter experts.
• Prepare front-of-book departments and recurring print sections (Table of Contents, Hot Science, etc.).
• Apply SEO best practices, audience development strategies, and editorial standards.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Copy-editing

Fact-checking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

CMS

SEO

Google Analytics

AI editing tools

Job description

About LabX Media Group

LabX Media Group is a leading worldwide science publishing company that delivers meaningful industry content and integrated marketing solutions for the scientific community. LabX Media Group’s brands and product solutions deliver trusted, timely and deep information across print and digital products to empower our customers and advance their research.

This is an exciting opportunity to join LabX Media Group as an Assistant Print & Digital Editor for Discover Magazine. The Assistant Print & Digital Editor supports the production of editorial content across Discover’s print magazine, website and newsletters. The role writes and edits stories, prepares recurring print sections and helps optimize digital content for audience growth. It suits someone with a background in science journalism, print or digital publishing, or science communication who is eager to grow their editorial career with a leading science media brand.

The successful candidate will report to the Managing Editor and work closely with the Magazine Lead, senior editorial staff, the art and design teams, and freelance contributors. Together you’ll deliver accurate, engaging science content to Discover’s print and digital audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Write/Edit assigned print and digital stories as directed by the Managing Editor and Magazine Lead.
• Assist in the planning, editing, scheduling, and publication of content across Discover’s website, newsletters, and print magazine.
• Work with senior editorial staff to curate, commission, edit, and optimize content for publication.
• Prepare front-of-book departments and recurring print sections, including Table of Contents, Hot Science, and other assigned editorial packages.
• Coordinate with freelance writers, contributors, researchers, and subject matter experts throughout the editorial process.
• Work with the art and design teams to develop visual plans for both print and digital stories.
• Source images and permissions from universities, research institutions, agencies, and public relations contacts.
• Contribute story ideas and participate in regular editorial planning and content strategy meetings.
• Apply SEO best practices, audience development strategies, and editorial standards to maximize content performance.
• Support newsletter production, headline testing, metadata optimization, and content packaging.
• Review page proofs and assist with print production workflows.
• Copyfit assigned stories, captions, and layouts for magazine publication.
• Monitor content performance using analytics tools and identify opportunities for audience growth and engagement.
• Other duties as assigned by the Managing Editor and Managing Director.

Qualifications:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Science Communication, English, Communications, or a related field.
• Have 1 year of experience in journalism, digital media, print publishing, or editorial content production.
• Demonstrate strong writing, line-editing, copy-editing, and fact-checking skills.
• Have an interest in science, technology, health, space, environment, or related subject areas.
• Be highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Have experience working within a content management system.
• Possess a strong understanding of SEO principles and content optimization practices.
• Have familiarity with newsletter publishing platforms and audience engagement strategies.
• Be comfortable using analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
• Be comfortable leveraging AI-assisted tools and other editorial productivity platforms, while maintaining editorial standards and accuracy.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote-work environment.
• Have strong attention to detail and a commitment to editorial quality.

Necessary Skills and Experience:

• Highly organized
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong commitment to editorial quality and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time
• High degree of initiative
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote-work environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced publishing environment

Compensation:

The compensation range for this position is $45,000 to $65,000 CAD.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

LabX Media Group is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering a culture where differences are valued and innovation thrives.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request when contacted for an interview. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for candidate screening or decision-making. All evaluations are conducted by our human resources team and hiring managers.