Metro,Managing Editor Job Vacancy In Canada

The Managing Editor
is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Metro Edmonton newsroom,
leading a team of reporters, columnists, freelancers and interns to deliver a
package of the day’s top local stories and breaking news both in paper and
online.

What you will do:

  • Creating
    strong daily story lineups for Metro’s target readership that includes
    breaking and original news
  • Mentoring
    reporters and interns to ensure content is written and presented in
    Metro’s style
  • Liaising
    with the National Deputy Editor and other Managing Editors to share
    content and ideas
  • Managing
    local online editorial content, posting breaking news, promoting content
    on social media
  • Ensuring
    all deadlines are met
  • Working
    with Metro’s managing editor and associate managing editor night
    production to proof local pages, accommodate breaking news

Who you are:

  • Post-secondary
    education in journalism or equivalent
  • At
    least five years of experience in a daily newsroom
  • Three
    years of experience managing a team of journalists
  • Knowledge
    of CP style, libel and contempt of court law as it applies to newspapers
    and web journalism
  • Experience
    working with newswire services
  • Strong
    leadership skills
  • In
    depth knowledge of the local market and good news judgment
  • Established
    connections to local newsmakers
  • Superb
    editing skills
  • Ability
    to multi-task
  • Thrives
    in a deadline driven, team environment
  • Detail
    oriented, conceptual thinker
  • Adaptable,
    embraces change
  • Excellent
    communication skills

If you think you
have what it takes for this position, send your resume and cover letter to hr@metronews.ca
no later than December 21, 2014.

PLEASE QUOTE
“Managing Editor- Edmonton” in the subject line.

We would like to
thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those
considered for an interview will be contacted. All submissions will be treated
as confidential.

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