Managing Editor - Fashion Magazine

SJC  stands as Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including Toronto Life, Chatelaine, and Maclean’s. A dynamic and influential organization within the industry, SJC excels in the creation, publication, and production of best-in-class content through its comprehensive content and creative studios, advanced advertising technology, and state-of-the-art print facilities. We collaborate with clients across North America to deliver innovative marketing solutions that effectively inform, inspire, and empower audiences across all platforms.

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About the Role
FASHION  has been at the centre of Canada’s fashion and beauty conversation for decades. Across print, digital, social, video, newsletters, and events, the brand covers style, beauty, culture, travel, luxury, and the people shaping what’s next. We’re looking for a  Managing Editor  to help run the brand day to day.

This is a role for someone who loves the work itself. Someone who enjoys building a strong editorial operation, helping teams do their best work, and making sure great ideas make it from pitch to publication.

You’ll oversee editorial planning, production, workflows, budgets, publishing schedules, and the day-to-day management of the editorial team. You’ll work closely with the Publisher and a talented group of editors, writers, designers, and creators to produce content across every platform FASHION operates in.

You’ll also be close to the work. Editing stories. Writing when needed. Reviewing packages. Looking nking about how content can work harder across digital, social, newsletters, video, and print.

The ideal candidate is an experienced editor with strong digital instincts and a genuine interest in fashion, beauty, culture, travel, and luxury. They understand what makes content resonate, know how to manage competing priorities, and are comfortable making decisions in a fast-moving environment.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who can bring clarity, organization, and momentum to a busy team while maintaining the editorial standards that have made FASHION one of Canada’s most trusted and influential lifestyle brands.

What You’ll Do
Manage the Editorial Operation

Oversee the editorial calendar across print, digital, newsletters, social, video, and special projects

Manage production schedules, workflows, deadlines, and resources

Keep the team on track and ensure work moves from idea to publication without unnecessary delays

Work closely with editorial, design, audience, video, and commercial teams

Manage freelance budgets, contributors, contracts, and assignments

Identify workflow issues and find practical ways to make the operation more efficient

Edit, Write, and Produce Content

Edit stories across print and digital

Write original content when needed

Work with editors, writers, and contributors to develop strong ideas and execute them well

Maintain editorial quality, accuracy, voice, and standards across all platforms

Review content before publication and catch issues early

Help package stories for digital performance, including headlines, decks, SEO, newsletters, and social distribution

Help Grow the Audience

Work with the Publisher and Digital & Social Editor and Creative Director to execute audience growth plans

Use analytics, audience insights, and editorial judgment to inform coverage decisions

Support newsletter growth, social distribution, SEO, and content packaging

Pay attention to what audiences are responding to and adjust plans accordingly

Help identify new content formats and opportunities across digital and social platforms

Manage Staff & Guide the Team:

Manage editors, freelancers, and contributors

Provide clear feedback, coaching, and direction

Create accountability around deadlines, deliverables, and editorial standards

Help build a team culture that is collaborative, ambitious, and highly organized.

Support recruitment, onboarding,…