Freelance Editor

Position: Freelance Editor, Time Out
Reports to:

GM, Vancouver + Editor, Time Out Canada

Location:

Vancouver

Role Overview  Time Out is seeking a Market + City Editor to join our Canadian team on a freelance basis.
The candidate will have at least two years’ editing experience at a fast-paced online and/or print publication, the ability to work under tight deadlines and budgets, the ability to create unique content, and a strong knowledge of the Vancouver scene (food, attractions, arts, culture, shopping, nightlife and travel), and a network of sources in the industry.

Key Responsibilities   Produce content across all platforms (website, screens, newsletters, social, and other channels) that cover Time Out Market Vancouver and the city of Vancouver’s biggest events, inspires readers to try new things, and creates a cultural buzz in Vancouver in and outside of Time Out Market Vancouver.
Work with the national team to build email and social strategies to reach a wider audience in Vancouver and share Time Out and Time Out Market content.
Help curate and provide editorial for our Time Out Market initiative in Vancouver
Work with the Vancouver Market team, Time Out Canada editor, and North America and global content team, to maintain global editorial calendar, share best practices, optimize content for SEO and collaborate on global content projects.
As needed, develop branded content; support the commercial success of Time Out’s business initiatives.
Build and manage a team of freelancers to help in the content creation process across a wide range of topics, including Time Out Market Vancouver, Vancouver restaurants and bars, arts and culture, theater, etc. and edit this content for digital use.
Ensure content is delivered on time, to brief, within budget and to the standards laid out by Time Out style guides.
Be responsible for overall journalistic integrity, including ensuring that all relevant copyrights have been cleared and that content meets legal guidelines.
Create content that meets individual and team goals (e.g., engagement, traffic, etc.).
Work with the marketing and commercial teams to devise partnerships and brainstorm events that increase awareness of the Time Out brand in Vancouver.
Maintain and develop strong internal and external working relationships across the Time Out Group while being internally and externally recognized as an ambassador for Time Out values.
Be an authority on the Time Out brand and competitors.
Work with global video and social team to create successful video and social content.
When required, serve as a spokesperson/quotable expert.
Embrace Time Out’s digital-first, mobile-first philosophy. A strong background in digital production is absolutely essential.
Act as an effective brand ambassador for Time Out Group
Set individual weekly content volume targets (new posts, updated posts, new listings, updated listings, etc.) for your direct reports.
Manage team resources.
Essential Skills   Demonstrated desire to build a great business.
Be commercially astute.
A clear understanding of the financial and functional dynamics of a global media business.
Clear ability to collaborate across business functions and with external parties.
Have a high sense of ownership, urgency and drive.
Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.
Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.
Experience writing tight briefs for internal and external contributors.
The ability to write copy in line with highest editorial standards.
The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure.
A strong industry reputation.
Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
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