Agate Editor
The Canadian Press, Canada
Job Description
Pagemasters North America (PMNA) is seeking a part-time agate editor who can work in a fast-paced news environment. This position currently has the flexibility to work from home, providing operational requirements are achieved, and subject to change is expected to work four days per week, seven hours per day. As the successful candidate:
You have:
- 3+ years’ experience editing, laying out/designing and proofing newspaper pages for a business and sports sections
- Solid copy editing, page design and headline-writing skills
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator to produce quality graphics
- The ability to get the details right while meeting deadlines
- Experience using Adobe Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) an asset
- Superior customer service orientation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of CP Style an asset
- Successful candidate must live in Canada and be able to get to a CP bureau, if required.
You are able to:
- Adapt quickly and calmly to sudden revisions
- Work well independently and also as part of a team
- Craft strong and accurate headlines
- Have a solid understanding of Canadian and U.S. stock markets and a well-rounded knowledge of sports
- Ability to work quickly and accurately
- Be flexible and adapt to changing client standards/needs
- Work flexible hours, including weekend and night shifts
If you have an eye for detail and a passion for news, apply with a resume and cover letter stating why you would be a good fit for this role by Friday, January 5 2024.
Pagemasters North America Inc. (PMNA), a subsidiary of Canadian Press Enterprises Inc., provides media clients with a complete range of editorial production services, from copy editing and headline writing to design and layout of print pages as well as packaging and editing for websites and mobile applications.
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.