News Editor - Simcoe Region
News Editor - Simcoe Region
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Job Description
We have an exciting job opportunity available on the Northeast editorial team that covers Simcoe County Almaguin Muskoka Parry Sound and the Ottawa Valley.
We are looking for a news editor. This key newsroom position impacts all areas of news development from helping to decide the stories we tell and how we tell them to when we publish online and in newsletters.
Your ability to use Marfeel to understand todays digital reader will guide reporters and result in stories appearing in front of more readers. Lets experiment.
Your use of social media and keen sense of a great story set you apart while your project management skills allow you to bridle the chaos and meet expectations. Lets explore.
Your positive attitude means you lean in. You excel as a team player and jump at the chance to lead. Lets make a difference.
If you see yourself in this exciting opportunity please consider applying.
Host daily story meetings to discuss plan and assign stories that will hook local readers.
- Review and edit stories with an eye for clarity and reader engagement.
- Optimize stories for a digitalonly audience including SEO.
- Curate website and newsletter content with an ability to recognize best placement based on significance timeliness and reader engagement.
- Offer feedback and coach reporters to enhance digital storytelling abilities.
- Mine social media including Reddit X Bluesky Instagram Facebook and more for story ideas and whats trending in the local coverage area.
- Keep on top of Google Trends internal analytics and other tools to identify topics for coverage that will resonate with readers and drive page views.
Salary Range: $53445.08 to $63402.56
Deadline to apply is May 12 2025
Qualifications :
- You have a diploma or degree in journalism or in a related field.
- Youre a team player with 5 years of professional experience as an editor.
- Youre an organizational whiz with a need to manage assignments projects and deadlines with the latest tools.
- Your impressive project and timemanagement skills allow you to thrive in a fastpaced sometimes chaotic yet very creative environment.
- You can manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and shift gears quickly when needed thanks to your reliance on organizational tools.
- You have excellent news judgement an innate ability to identify topics for coverage exceptional writing and storytelling skills and think beyond traditional narratives to support journalists in producing compelling and relevant stories.
- You can convert data to action items that utilize resources effectively and efficiently.
- You get social media and know how to use different platforms to source and share information.
- You understand the importance of SEO and online best practices and use these to reach a wider audience.
- You craft a mean headline sure to catch the eye of readers.
- You are wellversed in Canadian libel law and have a strong grasp of Canadian Press style.
- You can work remotely.
Additional Information :
AODA
Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrierfree recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
