Digital Content Editor/Writer, Full Time

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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 reaches local customers. Visit www.metroland.com 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. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows 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 will require you to gather, copy edit, proof and coordinate content, as well as prepare sponsored content material 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.
Copyediting, validating and proofing 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 other content
Manage multiple writing and editing projects simultaneously
Communicating with production coordinators and newsroom editors to meet deadlines and ensure a high-quality final product upholding and contributing to Metroland editorial's best practices.

Qualifications
Degree or diploma in journalism or related field
Previous experience in a newspaper page production environment
Experience working in 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 communication skills both verbal and written
Passion for content, new media and technology
Proactive and collaborative

Additional Information

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