Join the blogTO team

We have an immediate need for a Copy Editor to oversee content production, preparation and scheduling for the site. This is a full time, contract position.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2-3 years of copy editing and web production experience for a digital media publication, as well as a keen interest and broad knowledge of the subject areas we cover on the site.

Primary responsibilities will be to prepare content for publication on the site. This includes editing and formatting content as per our style guidelines, sourcing and formatting photos and other media (embeddable videos, tweets, Storify, Google Maps etc.) as applicable.

In addition, we are seeking a candidate who has the skills, experience and interest to take on writing for the site on an as-needed basis, as well as social media and community management activities.

Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years of copy editing and web production experience for a digital media publication.
• Experience working with Movable Type and/or Wordpress CMS. Basic understanding of HTML in the scope of editing copy for online publications in respect to hyperlinks, bold and italics formatting etc.
• Intermediate to advance photo editing skills including the ability to re-size, colour correct and format photos for the site's needs. Solid knowledge of Photoshop.
• A keen interest and broad knowledge of the subject areas we cover on the site, especially food, restaurants, nightlife, music, culture, events, real estate and civic issues.
• An ability to write captivating headlines that will interest readers on the site and via social media channels.
• You have been a Toronto resident for at least five years.
• A Journalism degree is preferred.

Additional information:

The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• You are flexible to take on evening and weekend work as required.
• You are highly organized and have a keen attention to detail.
• You have a grammar obsession and an innate ability to spot and fix typos or pair down overwritten paragraphs.
• You are willing to work independently and as part of a larger group and provide feedback to writers and photographers as applicable.
• You have a solid understanding of how to package articles for the web and mobile.
• You have experience with social media and data analytics tools such as Hootsuite, Twitter Analytics, Facebook Insights and Google Analytics.

How to apply:

Don't just send us a resume. We'd like to get to know you. Please send an application to jobs [at] blogto [dotcom] that includes the following:

• Tell us why you're applying for this position and why you're interested in joining the blogTO team.
• Highlight key experiences that have prepared you for this role.
• Demonstrate to us why you'd be an ideal Copy Editor for the site.
• Let us know how long you've lived in Toronto and what neighbourhoods you've lived in.
• Include your compensation expectations and earliest available start date.
• Please also include a link to your CV or LinkedIn. If sending us attachments, please send them in PDF format only.

We have an immediate need for a Copy Editor. The start date is as soon as possible but we will wait for the right candidate. Thanks in advance for your interest. We aim to respond to everyone who sends us a complete application as detailed above.

by Staff via blogTO