Production Editor: Evenings & Weekends (Part-Time)

Metroland Media Group Ltd.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Metroland Media Group Ltd. in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a part-time Group 1 editor to work evenings and weekends, gathering, editing and proofreading content for multiple print products in a deadline-driven environment.

The role requires CP style knowledge, accuracy, and strong grammar, with the ability to build solid team relationships. Experience with NewsGate/Cue Print is a plus in a unionized newsroom.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Journalism or in related field
• Previous Journalism, Communications or Public Relations experience
• Previous experience in a newspaper page production environment
• Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment
• Strong communication skills both verbal, especially written skills as well as a competent listener
• Passion for content, new media and technology
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Proactive and collaborative

Responsibilities

• Editing and validating content source and quality efficiently and accurately
• Proof reading ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Process driven abilities with a requirement that work produced is perfect with no errors
• Able to complete routine tasks
• Following up on missing details
• Working and delivering to tight deadlines

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Degree or Diploma in Journalism

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Metroland Media Group Ltd. in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a part-time Group 1 editor to work evenings and weekends, gathering, editing and proofreading content for multiple print products in a deadline-driven environment.

The role requires CP style knowledge, accuracy, and strong grammar, with the ability to build solid team relationships. Experience with NewsGate/Cue Print is a plus in a unionized newsroom.