Copy Editor

Position: Copy Editor
Position Type: Full-time, remote position
Division: Postmedia Editorial Services
Location: Hamilton, ON (Remote)
  
The Company: 
   
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 120 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.  
   
The Opportunity: 
   
Postmedia Editorial Services has openings for an accomplished editor with a minimum of five years of experience in a fast-paced daily newspaper environment. 

What you’ll do:

• Our editor must have a keen eye for detail and ensure the highest quality of work is being produced.  
• She/he will have a solid understanding of news, and be equally comfortable editing arts, sports and news copy or reshaping display type.
• The successful applicant is expected to balance accuracy and speed and be fully accountable for work.
• Our editor will be a savvy communicator ina web-based chat environment, and able to give and receive instruction with grace. 
• This is a work from home position.

Who you are:

• Talent for writing clever headlines with clarity that capture the essence of a story;
• Excellent grammar, comprehension and editing skills; 
• Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail;
• Experience in a fast-paced daily newsroom; 
• Good interpersonal communication skills; 
• Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems; 
• Proficiency in CP style; 
• Experience slotting a daily newspaper;
• Pagination skills, with a strong design sense.  

Application deadline: Monday, June 17

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.