Editor/Paginator; Part-Time
Page masters North America (PMNA) is seeking a part-time copy editor/paginator to join our team working in a fast-paced news environment for an American print newspaper client. This position can be done remotely from anywhere within Canada – candidates must currently live in Canada. The role requires working three to four shifts a week, including evenings (sometimes until 12:30 a.m. ET) and regular Saturday shifts.
As the successful candidate, you have:
- Solid experience copy editing, designing and proofreading print newspaper pages
- Solid experience writing strong and accurate headlines and other display copy
- Strong news judgment
- The ability to get the details right while meeting daily deadlines
- Superior customer service orientation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A background in journalism
- Experience editing sports-related content would be an asset
Wednesday, March 25
Details:
- A wage grid ranging from about $21 to $25 per hour
- Matching pension contribution plan
- Three paid sick days annually for part-timers
- $25-a-month reimbursement for internet
- Shift premium for leadership shifts
About Page masters North America
PMNA is a subsidiary of The Canadian Press, but operates independently. PMNA handles production journalism for clients around North America, such as The Globe and Mail, Boston Globe and Hearst. The work includes newspaper page layout, copy editing, headline writing, packaging and optimizing online stories, video production, sports and financial agate and more.
Diversity & Inclusion
PMNA is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we support the goals of employment equity and believe that everyone should be able to contribute to the Company’s success in accordance with their abilities. We welcome applications from all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.
If you require an accommodation due to disability to participate in the interview process, please advise us of your needs.
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Part-time
- Job function: Other
- Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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