Custom Content Editor - 6 Month Term (Deadline: April 28, 2016)

Deadline: April 28, 2016

The Chronicle Herald has been committed to providing information to the people of Nova Scotia for many generations. As Canada’s last independent daily newspaper, our corporate culture is constantly evolving, and we are looking to recruit smart, driven people to join our team.

 

An opportunity exists in our Halifax office for a Custom Content Editor in our Community Publishing Department. Reporting to the Senior Custom Content Editor, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, form and content of a variety of custom content products within the paper (pages and sections) and managing publishing products outside the paper (magazine and newsprint products with potential digital elements).

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Generating ideas, story line ups, editorial calendars and content procurement strategies for assigned projects and products; 
• Assigning freelance photographers and writers to products and projects; 
• Editing copy, writing headlines, cut lines and copy when required; 
• Tracking progress of assigned products and projects as well as preparing and presenting status reports; 
• Designing/laying out pages for client and house features; 
• Managing and delivering content to designers for magazine products; 
• Tracking and providing editorial expense reports on all assigned products and projects; 
• Preparing and submitting invoices for freelance writers and photographers; and, 
• Miscellaneous duties as required.

Qualifications

• Journalism degree or equivalent industry experience; 
• Excellent organizational skills; 
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and proven customer service skills; 
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment; 
• Proficient computer skills (Mac and PC) with sound knowledge and experience in publishing software; and, 
• Ability to work well both independently and cooperatively with clients and coworkers.

Interested applicants are encouraged to forward their cover letter stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Job Board and resume, quoting posting #14-16, before 11:59 p.m. on the April 28, 2016 closing date to:

 

The Chronicle Herald Human Resources Department

E-Mail: resumes@herald.ca Fax: (902) 426.0449

Snail Mail:P O Box 610, Halifax, NS B3J 2T2

 

We look forward to meeting you.

The Chronicle Herald
PO Box 610
Halifax , Nova Scotia 
B3J 2T2 , Canada 
Fax: 902-426-0449


E-mail: resumes@herald.ca
Web address: http://thechronicleherald.ca/herald-careers