Managing Editor

House & Home Media; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Toronto seeks a full-time Managing Editor for Canadian House & Home magazine. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education and considerable magazine experience, showcasing strong writing, editing, and organizational skills. This role involves coordinating issue production, managing freelancers, and crafting compelling stories. Candidates should possess proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe tools, as well as a keen understanding of the Canadian home design landscape, offering a salary range of $70,000–$75,000 annually.

Benefits

Group benefits

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in a magazine/newspaper environment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Canadian Press Style.
• Ability to learn and adapt in changing environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production of each issue and manage workflow.
• Assign and edit magazine stories.
• Lead proofreading process and make corrections.
• Produce editorial grids and schedules.
• Build relationships with PR professionals and media partners.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adobe InCopy/InDesign proficiency

Knowledge of Canadian home design

Education

Post-secondary education in English, Communications or Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InCopy/InDesign

WordPress

Job description

Note: This application process will be through direct email only and not through LinkedIn's application tools. Please email your cover letter and resume to [e-mail] and include “Managing Editor” in the subject line. Only those applications received at the above-referenced email address will be considered.

House & Home Media is Canada’s leading independent media company, specializing in home and lifestyle content. We have an immediate opening for a full-time Managing Editor at Canadian House & Home magazine in our midtown Toronto office. The ideal candidate will be a creative, talented magazine professional with great organization skills and a keen eye for detail, as well as a passion for editing and writing. An appreciation for the House & Home brand, and an interest in home design and lifestyle trends are a must. If you’re a proactive collaborator who would like to lead the workflow for each magazine issue, as well as edit, write and produce winning interior design content, this is an opportunity for you.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Canadian House & Home magazine; we will reach out only to those whose applications are under consideration.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in English, Communications or Journalism, and three to five years of experience working in a magazine/newspaper environment
• Excellent writing and substantive, stylistic and copy editing skills, and an eye for detail
• Proficient in Canadian Press Style
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; must have great attention to detail and be able to prioritize assignments and multi‑task under tight deadlines
• Proven problem‑solving skills and an ability to learn and adapt in changing environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InCopy/InDesign and WordPress on a Mac platform
• Knowledge of the Canadian home design and decorating landscape and its key players

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinates the production of each issue and manages overall workflow
• Assigns and edits magazine stories
• Assigns fact checking and manages freelancers
• Writes compelling magazine stories for print and online
• Shepherds stories and features from manuscript through to production, including copy editing, circulating reads, and implementing copy changes
• Leads the proofreading process and makes copy corrections
• Produces, distributes and maintains H&H’s editorial grids, schedules and calendars, along with other administrative tasks
• Manages the internship program
• Builds and fosters relationships with PR professionals and media partners
• Attends industry and media events, representing the House & Home brand

A full description of tasks and responsibilities will be provided to candidates under consideration.

House & Home Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We welcome all interested parties to apply; we sincerely thank all those who do apply.

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000–$75,000 per year, depending on skills and experience, plus additional group benefits.

Candidates who interview for this role will receive an update on their application status no later than 45 days after their last interview, and in most cases, much sooner.

AI is not being used to screen, assess or select candidates. This recruitment process is to fill an existing vacancy.