Copy Editor

Position: Copy Editor (12 months MAT Leave)

Position Type: Temporary, Fulltime

Location: North Bay, ON, (Remote)

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity: The North Bay Nugget, a division of Postmedia Network Inc., is seeking a seasoned, highly motivated Copy Editor who is accustomed to working in a fast-paced daily newspaper environment.The duration of this position is expected to be 12 months.

The successful candidate must have a keen eye for detail, and be equally at home editing news, arts and sports copy. Editors are expected to balance accuracy and speed, meet deadlines, and oversee quality control. They will be a savvy communicator, able to give and receive instruction with grace.

Regular hours for this position are days with occasional evenings.

Who you are:

• Experience slotting a daily newspaper
• Able to handle digital production include web posting and newsletters
• Five or more years of experience in a fast-paced daily newsroom
• Talent for writing clever headlines with clarity that captures the essence of a story
• Excellent grammar, comprehension and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems
• Proficiency in CP style
• Strong design sense
  
  

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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