Copy Editor/Paginator

Postmedia; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Copy Editor/Paginator to join their innovative team. This role involves editing stories for clarity and creativity, as well as designing print pages to enhance visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a fast-paced daily newsroom and a keen eye for print design. This position offers the chance to work remotely while contributing to engaging content that reaches millions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for journalism, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience editing in a daily newspaper.
• Proficiency in CP style and strong grammar skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit stories ensuring accuracy and creative storytelling.
• Build print pages in a Saxo environment.

Skills

Editing skills

Page design skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Grammar proficiency

Education

Experience in daily newspaper editing

Tools

Saxo

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 you’ll do:

1. Ensure accuracy of display content in print products.
2. Liaise with newspapers across Postmedia to ensure content delivery matches expectations.
3. Edit copy and craft display type.
4. Build print pages in a Saxo environment.

Key attributes:

1. At least five years of experience editing a daily newspaper, preferably working in print.
2. Talent for writing clever headlines with clarity that capture the essence of a story.
3. Keen eye for print design.
4. Excellent grammar, comprehension and editing skills.
5. Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail.
6. Experience in a fast-paced daily newsroom.
7. Good interpersonal communication skills.
8. Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems.
9. Proficiency in CP style.

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.