Editor/Paginator, part time

Are you a journalist with newspaper production experience? Are you a sharp copy editor with a knack for headline-writing and page design? Pagemasters North America (PMNA) is seeking a part-time editor/paginator who can work in a fast-paced news environment. This position can be remote anywhere within Canada, and remote or hybrid from Toronto or Calgary.

As the successful candidate you have:

• Experience editing, laying out/designing and proofing newspaper pages for a variety of sections, from business to general news and entertainment
• Solid copy editing, page design and headline-writing skills
• Strong news judgment
• The ability to get the details right while meeting deadlines
• Superior customer service orientation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A background in journalism

RequirementsYou are able to:

• Respond quickly to breaking news and multi-task under tight deadline pressure with speed, accuracy and clarity
• Learn quickly and apply client's style rules and preferences
• Be flexible and adapt to changing client standards/needs
• Work evenings and weekends

If you have an eye for detail and a passion for news and print journalism, apply with a resume and cover letter by end of day May 28 stating why you would be a good fit for this role at Pagemasters North America.

COVID-19

PMNA is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for employees. Offers of employment are conditional upon the candidate providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of an upcoming appointment to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19, by the time of start date. The Company has an accommodation process in place to provide suitable accommodation to employees who are unable to obtain vaccines against COVID-19 for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.

Diversity & Inclusion

PMNA is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we support the goals of employment equity and believe that everyone should be able to contribute to the Company's success in accordance with their abilities. We welcome applications from all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation due to disability to participate in the interview process, please advise us of your needs.

Benefits

A salary grid ranging between about $21.85 and $24.50 per hour

Matching pension contribution plan

Three paid sick days for part-timers

$25-a-month reimbursement for internet

Shift premium for leadership shifts

For more information, check out our Ontario collective agreement