Editor/Paginator (Part-Time)

The Canadian Press; Toronto; Remote; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching pension plan

Three paid sick days annually

Internet reimbursement

Shift premium for leadership shifts

Job summary

Pagemasters North America is seeking a part-time copy editor/paginator to join our fast-paced news team for an American print newspaper client. The role can be done remotely from anywhere in Canada, with three to four shifts weekly, including evenings and some Saturdays.

The ideal candidate has strong copy editing, headline writing, and proofreading skills, solid news judgment, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering excellent customer service. Journalism background is required.

Qualifications

• Copy editing, designing and proofreading print newspaper pages.
• Strong headlines and display copy for daily deadlines.
• Good news judgment and attention to detail under tight timelines.
• Excellent customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Background in journalism; experience editing sports content is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle newspaper page layout, copy editing and headline writing.
• Package and optimize online stories for a North American client.
• Contribute to video production and agate content when needed.
• Maintain high accuracy and meet daily deadlines while serving clients.

Skills

Copy editing

Proofreading

Headline writing

News judgment

Deadline oriented

Customer service

Communication

Journalism background

Sports content editing

Job description

Pagemasters North America (PMNA) is seeking a part-time copy editor/paginator to join our team working in a fast-paced news environment for an American print newspaper client. This position can be done remotely from anywhere within Canada – candidates must currently live in Canada. The role requires working three to four shifts a week, including evenings (sometimes until 12:30 a.m. ET) and regular Saturday shifts.

As the successful candidate, you have:

• Solid experience copy editing, designing and proofreading print newspaper pages
• Solid experience writing strong and accurate headlines and other display copy
• Strong news judgment
• The ability to get the details right while meeting daily deadlines
• Superior customer service orientation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A background in journalism
• Experience editing sports-related content would be an asset

Wednesday, March 25

Details:

• A wage grid ranging from about $21 to $25 per hour
• Matching pension contribution plan
• Three paid sick days annually for part-timers
• $25-a-month reimbursement for internet
• Shift premium for leadership shifts

About Pagemasters North America

PMNA is a subsidiary of The Canadian Press, but operates independently. PMNA handles production journalism for clients around North America, such as The Globe and Mail, Boston Globe and Hearst. The work includes newspaper page layout, copy editing, headline writing, packaging and optimizing online stories, video production, sports and financial agate and more.

Diversity & Inclusion

PMNA is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we support the goals of employment equity and believe that everyone should be able to contribute to the Company’s success in accordance with their abilities. We welcome applications from all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation due to disability to participate in the interview process, please advise us of your needs.

Job Criteria

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
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