Managing Editor required for an
independent trade magazine based in Vancouver. The bimonthly magazine covers
the people in the Canadian (property & casualty) insurance industry.
independent trade magazine based in Vancouver. The bimonthly magazine covers
the people in the Canadian (property & casualty) insurance industry.
Responsibilities:
- Assign
and edit stories, manage freelance writers, source and vet industry news
items, gather photos, proofread and supervise layout - Maximize
the talent of our writers and ensure all editorial and production
deadlines are met - Copyedit
all editorial pages, rewrite copy, write headlines and check facts as
needed - Work
closely with the sales team to develop content ideas, conduct interviews
and write profiles, features and advertorials - Strategic
thinking towards improving the content of the magazine
Qualifications
- Five
to 10 years experience in magazine or trade journalism, particularly in a
leadership role, with appropriate post-secondary education - Excellent
writing, editing and proofreading skills; familiarity with CP style - Strong
organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to establish a
rapport with industry contacts, interview subjects, freelance writers and
the sales/production team
The successful candidate will work
in-office, with the existing editor, with an eye to taking over that
position.
in-office, with the existing editor, with an eye to taking over that
position.
Please send cover letter, resume and
relevant writing samples to smellor@insurancewest.ca
relevant writing samples to smellor@insurancewest.ca