Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Univerus is a fast-growing enterprise software company specializing in vertical market solutions. With over 360 employees, more than 25 acquisitions, and a global customer base exceeding 3,500 organizations, Univerus delivers mission-critical technology across public and private sectors. Our flagship product, Unity ERP, powers operations in local government, utilities, construction, manufacturing, health and safety, education, and beyond.
For over 30 years, TV Media has powered the television and streaming ecosystem with authoritative, up-to-date program metadata and listings. As a core component of the Univerus Media intelligence portfolio, we help broadcasters, digital platforms, publishers, and service providers deliver richer, more engaging viewer experiences.
POSITION DETAILS:
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary Range: $43,000 CAD per year
Location: Remote in Canada
This is a replacement.
Job DescriptionRole Overview:
The Editorial Assistant plays a key role in supporting the editorial team in the development and delivery of content for our print clients. Reporting to the Features Editor, this position focuses on writing entertainment and TV listings content, processing and preparing photos for our publications, and supporting the team's weekly sports coverage and feature writing. The Editorial Assistant will also assist with content packaging when the Features Editor is away, with the opportunity to take on weekly photo selection and support the team's expansion into international content as the role develops.
OrganizationalRelationship
Directly accountable to the Features Editor for carrying out all responsibilities as assigned within the Editorial team.
Job Requirements- Write entertainment and TV listings content for our print publications.
- Process photos required for our print publications, including preparing photo cutouts.
- Support weekly photo selection, with the opportunity to take on this responsibility independently over time.
- Share responsibility for the weekly sports story with the Sports Writer, covering full sports writing duties during their absence.
- Assist with writing feature content and additional TV listings as needed.
- Assist with packaging content in the Features Editor's absence.
- Support the team's expansion into international content as that initiative develops.
- Assist in editing and proofreading content to meet internal style guides and editorial standards as needed.
- Research entertainment topics, TV lineups, and trends to support article development.
- Serve as backup support for the editorial team during high-volume periods or absences.
- Maintain the editorial database to ensure that content is appropriately flagged.
- Perform other editorial or administrative duties as required by the Features Editor.
Content & Editorial Quality
- Write high-quality, accurate, and engaging TV listings, entertainment, and feature content, meeting set editorial standards.
- Meet weekly and monthly content submission deadlines with minimal revisions required.
- Maintain consistent tone, style, and voice aligned with brand and client expectations.
- Support proofreading and editing efforts with an accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
- Process and prepare photos (including cutouts) for our print publications on schedule, with no missed deadlines.
- Reliably cover the weekly sports story alongside the Sports Writer, including full coverage during their absences.
- Support the Features Editor in tracking editorial workflows and calendars with no missed milestones.
- Participate in daily/weekly editorial meetings and contribute to planning discussions.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with production…
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