Editor

Village Media; Thorold; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local journalism network is seeking a passionate Editor to lead an editorial team in Pelham or Thorold, Ontario. The successful candidate will have excellent editing skills and newsroom experience. Key responsibilities include guiding writers, ensuring high-quality local coverage, and fostering community engagement. A familiarity with the Niagara Region is essential. The position offers a salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 based on experience, with applications accepted only through designated portals.

Qualifications

• Commitment to fairness, accuracy and transparency in journalism.
• Proven skills in managing and guiding a team of writers.
• Experience in solutions journalism approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead an editorial team in Pelham or Thorold.
• Guide and develop a skilled team of writers and editors.
• Contribute original reporting and writing for local coverage.
• Ensure all content meets high editorial standards.
• Demonstrate comprehensive community coverage.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Familiarity with CP style

Experience in a newsroom setting

Ability to build strong relationships

Understanding of the Niagara Region

Job description

Do you have a strong background in journalism and want to take your career to the next level?

The proudly independent, digital-only Village Media network is searching for a talented Editor to fill full-time positions in Pelham and Thorold.

Who You Are

You are a thinker, an innovator and a collaborative leader. You have excellent news judgment and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You want to try new things. You are passionate about technology. You are driven to keep your readers informed and connected to one another by practising service journalism. You are committed to understanding the community you serve and the issues it faces, and to guiding your newsroom to confront those issues through a solutions journalism approach.

Your Skills are Learned and Earned

Your commitment to fairness, accuracy, transparency and impeccable journalism ethics comes from education and real world experience. You have experience in a newsroom setting. You have exceptional writing and editing skills and a thorough knowledge of CP style. You will have the ability to build strong relationships with those inside our Village and within the communities we serve. Familiarity with the Niagara Region is a must.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead an editorial team in Pelham or Thorold
• Guide and develop a skilled team of writers and editors
• Contribute original reporting and writing to ensure the highest quality of local coverage
• Ensure all content is impeccable and exercise excellent editorial judgment
• Demonstrate comprehensive community coverage

You will need to have a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle. The successful candidate must live in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario. Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, along with relevant samples of your work.

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About Village Media

Village Media is where local news lives—and thrives. An ever-expanding network of community journalism websites, we cover the stories that matter most: the ones right in our backyards. A champion of hyperlocal news and information, Village Media publishes its articles on an innovative and scalable content management system (CMS) developed in-house. Born digital, our leading‑edge company is a pioneer in its industry, continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.

Village Media is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact [e-mail].