Assistant Desk Editor
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Assistant Desk Editor
Village Media a proudly independent digitalfirst network of local news sources in 26 cities across the province is searching for an experienced individual to fill a fulltime position with our Central News Desk team that serves our rapidlygrowing local news and information network.
As an Assistant Desk Editor you will be responsible for monitoring breaking local regional and national news writing headlines preparing material for publication and providing support for multiple community news sites across the Village Media network and partner sites.
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has excellent news judgment and thrives in a dynamic teamoriented environment:
A degree or diploma in journalism or a related field
At least 35 years of newsroom experience
Excellent copy editing skills and a thorough knowledge of CP style
Superior language writing and editing skills
Some photo editing and associated editing software experience
Excellent critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with shifting priorities changing deadlines and under pressure
You must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings and weekends
Ideally the successful candidate will live in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario (we are open to the candidate living elsewhere in Ontario and working remotely)
If this sounds like the perfect position for you we would love to hear from you! To apply we require a cover letter and resume along with relevant samples of your work.
Village Media only posts job listings on our careers portal at on Indeed and on LinkedIn. If you have found this listing anywhere else it was sed without our authorization or knowledge and thus may be expired or inaccurate. Applications are only accepted through the three sites listed above.
About Village Media
Village Media is where local news lives and thrives. An everexpanding network of community journalism websites we cover the stories that matter most: the ones right in our backyards. A champion of hyperlocal news and information Village Media publishes its articles on an innovative content management system (CMS) developed inhouse. Born digital our leadingedge company is a pioneer in its industry continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.
Village Media is committed to advancing diversity equity and inclusion among our staff volunteers programs and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities backgrounds and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process please contact .
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Employment Type
Full Time
