Online Editor, West (Vancouver)

ZoomerMedia Limited; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ZoomerMedia Limited in Vancouver, BC, is seeking an Online Editor, West to edit articles from CMG's Canadian writers before publication. You will apply CP Style, check accuracy, and ensure fair attribution under tight deadlines.

The role requires strong news judgment, SEO-aware editing, and experience with WordPress and CMS workflows. Collaboration with remote writers across time zones is standard, with a focus on Canadian coverage and brand voice.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional editing experience.
• Strong knowledge of CP Style.
• Experience editing for digital news and SEO-aware publications.
• Comfortable working with writers across time zones.
• Post-secondary education in journalism, communications, English, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit articles from CMG's Canadian writers prior to publication.
• Apply Canadian Press (CP) Style consistently across headlines, body copy, captions, and cutlines.
• Ensure content adheres to Canadian journalistic standards (accuracy, fairness, sourcing).
• Fact-check names, titles, dates, figures, and claims; resolve discrepancies with writers.
• Review copy for grammar, spelling, clarity, tone, and readability.
• Verify stories are free of libel and defamation; escalate concerns as needed.
• Write and edit SEO-friendly headlines and meta descriptions.
• Coordinate with writers and editors to resolve questions before publish.
• Maintain and evolve CMG's internal style guide as CP conventions evolve.

Skills

Editing

CP Style

News judgment

Deadline pressure

Education

Journalism degree

Communications degree

Tools

WordPress

CMS

Job description

Curiocity Media Group, the digital division of ZoomerMedia, is home to some of Canada's best-known media brands, including Daily Hive, blogTO, Curiocity, Dished, Offside, MobileSyrup, and CULTR. Together, these brands reach millions of readers each month with hyper-local content, breaking news, and branded storytelling that blends editorial credibility with a distinctly engaging voice. CMG combines strong journalism with data-driven marketing solutions to deliver results for both audiences and brand partners.

About the Role

The Online Editor, West is responsible for editing articles written by CMG's Canadian writers prior to publication. This role is the last line of defence before a story goes live — catching factual, structural, grammatical, and style issues, applying Canadian Press (CP) style consistently, and ensuring every piece meets Canadian journalistic standards for accuracy, fairness, and attribution. The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for detail, a strong grasp of CP style, and sound news judgment.

What You’ll Do

• Edit articles from writers across Canada (Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto and surrounding markets) prior to publishing, working within tight daily deadlines.
• Apply Canadian Press (CP) Style consistently across headlines, body copy, captions, and cutlines.
• Ensure all content adheres to Canadian journalistic standards, including accuracy, fairness, balance, attribution, and appropriate sourcing.
• Fact-check names, titles, dates, figures, and claims; flag and resolve discrepancies with writers before publication.
• Review copy for grammar, spelling, clarity, tone, and readability, tightening or restructuring where needed without losing the writer's voice.
• Verify stories are free of libel, defamation, and other legal risk, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Write and edit SEO-friendly, accurate headlines and meta descriptions consistent with brand voice.
• Confirm proper attribution, sourcing, and permissions for quotes, statistics, and third-party material.
• Coordinate with writers and section editors to resolve outstanding questions quickly ahead of publish.
• Maintain and help evolve CMG's internal style guide as CP style and brand conventions evolve.
• Flag recurring writer errors or training gaps to the National Online Editor

What You Bring

• 2+ years of professional editing experience, ideally in digital news, journalism, or online media.
• Demonstrated working experience with WordPress.
• Excellent working knowledge of Canadian Press (CP) Style.
• An ongoing understanding of the topics we cover (including elections)
• Strong understanding of Canadian journalistic standards and ethics (accuracy, fairness, attribution, avoiding libel).
• Exceptional grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills, with an eye for detail under deadline pressure.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is adaptable to changing priorities
• Experience editing for a digital-first, SEO-aware publication is an asset.
• Comfortable using a CMS and collaborating with remote writers across time zones.
• Post-secondary education in journalism, communications, English, or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with Canadian cities, culture, and current events is an asset.

We are committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. ZoomerMedia does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make decisions regarding candidates — all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources team.

This is an existing position within the organization.

ZoomerMedia Limited is an organization that values creativity, innovative thinking, inclusion and diversity. We offer a great opportunity to work alongside passionate and intelligent individuals, and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.