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Job Description

Company Description

Metroland Media Group Ltd is a dynamic media company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week through in-print, online, trade shows, and distribution product offerings. We also work with businesses to develop tailored multi-channel marketing strategies that reach local customers. Visit our website for more information.

Our Commitment to Diversity: We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support, and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different makes a difference. The diversity of our backgrounds, interests, and experiences enriches our work and our workplaces. We welcome all and strive for an inclusive culture that fosters individual growth and shared success.

Job Description

Metroland is seeking a detail-oriented, full-time editor and writer to join its fully remote central production department. The role involves gathering, copy editing, proofreading, and coordinating content, as well as preparing sponsored content for multiple digital and print products in a deadline-driven environment.

• Collaborate with a digital content team, supported by in-house copy editors and designers, to produce engaging digital articles and print-ready pages for multiple daily newspapers and magazines.
• Copyedit, validate, and proof content, balancing accuracy and efficiency.
• Implement SEO best practices to optimize digital content for search engines, increasing visibility and organic traffic.
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts, clients, and other stakeholders to gather information for articles and content.
• Manage multiple writing and editing projects simultaneously.
• Communicate with production coordinators and newsroom editors to meet deadlines and ensure high-quality final products, upholding Metroland editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in journalism or a related field.
• Previous experience in a newspaper page production environment.
• Experience working with Bloxs or similar page layout software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Well-versed in Canadian libel law and Canadian Press style.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and demanding environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for content, new media, and technology.
• Proactive and collaborative attitude.

Additional Information

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation due to a disability, please notify the hiring manager when scheduling your interview.