Assistant Editor

Description

Assistant Editor,  (contract) #: JG34994

• Location:
  
  Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid / 4 days in-office)
• Reports to:
  
  Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Team
• Schedule:
  
  MON - THU 9AM to 5PM; FRI 9AM to 1PM; SUN 1PM – 5PM

is the world's leading destination for mining news, trusted by over 2 million professionals every month. From gold and lithium to copper and rare earths, we cover the forces shaping the future of commodities, markets, and resource investment. Our award-winning coverage includes breaking news, sharp analysis, exclusive interviews, and market-moving insights—delivered daily to over 150,000 newsletter subscribers worldwide.  is part of The Northern Miner Group, which was acquired by Earth Labs Inc.

in 2023. Together, we are building the future of resource-sector media through trusted journalism.

is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Editor to join our growing editorial team in Toronto. This role is ideal for a journalist, communications professional, or recent graduate looking to build a career in a fast‑paced digital newsroom. The successful candidate will work closely with editors and reports to support the day‑to‑day operations of a modern digital news organization, produce original content, manage publishing workflows and contribute to audience growth initiatives.

We are looking for someone who is curious, adaptable, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys staying informed on current events and industry developments, and is excited to develop their editorial skills while contributing to one of the world's leading mining news platforms.

• Editorial Support
  • Syndicate articles from wire services, contributors, and editorial submissions.
  • Rewrite and adapt syndicated content for publication across digital platforms.
  • Produce news stories based on press releases, interviews, studies, company announcements, and other source materials.
  • Assist editors with daily content production, publishing, and editorial workflows.
  • Create original news content and contribute to ongoing editorial coverage.
  • Ensure all content meets editorial standards for accuracy, clarity, and style.
  • Support fact‑checking, headline writing, copy editing, and content optimization efforts.
• Newsletter Production
  • Assemble, curate, and distribute daily and biweekly newsletters.
  • Select and organize content for newsletter publication.
  • Assist with newsletter layout, production, and scheduling.
  • Monitor newsletter performance metrics and support audience engagement initiatives.
• Editorial Operations
  • Monitor syndicated news feeds, industry developments, and editorial sources.
  • Assist with content management, digital publishing and asset organization.
  • Support special editorial, multimedia initiatives, and company‑wide content programs.
  • Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and business development teams to maximize content reach and impact.
• Innovation & Technology
  • Utilize AI‑powered tools to improve editorial efficiency, content production, and workflow management.
  • Assist with data visualization, multimedia storytelling, and emerging digital publishing initiatives.
  • Stay informed on new technologies and best practices shaping modern journalism.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, Business, Finance, Earth Science, Mining, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous journalism, communications, editorial, content creation, publishing, or related experience is required.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Tech‑savvy with an aptitude for learning and leveraging new digital and AI‑powered tools to enhance productivity and editorial workflows.
• Proficiency with Word Press or similar content management systems is an asset.
• Familiarity with newsletter platforms such as Feed Otter or similar email marketing tools is an asset.
• Understanding of business, financial, commodity, or resource‑sector reporting is an asset.
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