Web site editor

CYBERMEDIA NETWORK INC; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A media company in Burnaby is looking for a professional with strong writing and editing skills. Responsibilities include evaluating materials for publication and planning their layout. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive health benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience is required.
• Must have experience or equivalent qualification in the field.
• Familiarity with editing and layout skills is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate material for suitability in publication.
• Make decisions on copy significance and implementation.
• Plan layout or format of copy as per requirements.
• Detect and correct spelling and grammar errors.
• Confer with writers and staff regarding revisions.
• Write or prepare marketing and promotional materials.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Accuracy

Judgement

Initiative

Organization

Education

College / CEGEP

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

WordPress

Social Media

Google Drive

Electronic mail

Job description

Education : College / CEGEP

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Chinese

Tasks

• Evaluate suitability of material for publication, broadcast or publication on Internet
• Make decisions on the significance of copy and what to implement
• Plan layout or format of copy according to space or time allocations
• Detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar and syntax
• Shorten or lengthen copy
• Confer with authors, staff writers, reporters and others regarding revisions to copy
• Plan and co-ordinate activities of staff and assure production deadlines are met
• Write or prepare introductions, marketing and promotional materials, bibliographic references, indexes and other text

Target audience

• General public
• Adults

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Social Media
• Google Drive
• Electronic mail
• WordPress

Production editing activities

• Page lay-out
• Editing on-screen
• Paper editing
• Final products copy

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 35 hours per week