Location: Aurora, Ontario
Reports to: Publisher
Summary of Position:
CLB Media is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Editor who has digital and print publication experience to join our team.
The individual will fulfill the brand’s editorial mandate through planning, researching, writing, aggregating, videoing and editing content that reflects the key issues and trends within the target market. A primary responsibility of this role is to foster an engaged online community, by using online tools and interactive features to attract and keep online visitor attention. The Editor will also work with the Publisher to develop relationships within the field including attending tradeshows and networking functions.
The ideal applicant will have experience creating digital content such as e-newsletters, videos, and digital editions and managing digital media such as online communities and websites within a specific industry. The individual must have a Post Secondary education in Journalism, English, Communications or related field and possess 3+ years of progressive editorial experience either in business to business communications or in a weekly/daily newspaper environment.
The position requires someone who has a passion for new technology and understands the capability online and digital media offer to develop an engage an audience.
Qualifications: (M) = Mandatory or (P) = Preferred
Education:
• Post Secondary education in Journalism, English, or related field (M)
Experience:
• 3 years editorial experience (M)
• Experience with online and digital media (M)
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
• Proven aptitude for creating content for new media platforms (M)
• Demonstrated effective relationship-building with staff, suppliers, readers, online visitors and advertisers (M)
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, organize and prioritize (M)
• Accurate and detail oriented editing skills (M)
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully meet deadlines (M)
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and challenging environment (M)
• Must be a team player and possess a positive, upbeat attitude (M)
• Flexibility to meet occasional travel requirements (M)
• Proven leadership experience within the journalism field (P)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal direction (P)
Application Procedure: All interested candidates are required to submit a resume and pre-screening questionnaire which is located below the posting on our company website www.clbmedia.ca. Please send you application to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it stating in the subject line that you are applying for the Editor position.
CLB Media Inc. endorses the principles of workforce diversity; all qualified employees are
encouraged to apply.
Pre-screening Questionnaire
In an effort to get to know you better, we would like you to take a few minutes to answer the following questions. It will enable us to develop an understanding of your experience and career goals. Once completed, please return this questionnaire electronically and attach with your resume. We thank you in advance.
1. What interests you about the Editor position and why do you want to work for CLB Media?
2. Why do you want to leave your current position and what are you looking for in a new position?
3. Please describe the most successful editorial experience you have had in reaching your audience through new forms of media (websites, video, e-blasts, etc.).
4. Which statement best describes you? Why?
At social events, I often:
A) Go out of my way to meet new people.
B) Focus on spending time reconnecting with individuals that I already know.
6. What are your salary expectations? Why? (Please state a figure.)
If you are an internal applicant please skip the following questions.
7. Do you know anyone currently working at CLB Media and, if so, what is your relationship with them?
8. Have you ever been convicted of an offence, other than a provincial offence, for which a
pardon was not granted or for which a pardon was granted but was revoked?
9. Where did you see this position posted?
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