Editor

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community

The proudly independent digital-only Village Media network is searching for a talented Editor to fill a full-time position in Kitchener-Waterloo!

The Kind of People Were Looking For

Village Media is beyond a traditional media company. Were a community impact organization. Our purpose is to help communities become stronger by keeping people informed connected and engaged.

That means we look for people who genuinely care about the places they serve. We need teammates who are curious collaborative adaptable and energized by solving problems. Youll fit right in if you take initiative embrace change and are always willing to step outside your job description to help the team or the community succeed.

Were building something ambitious in the digital media space so we value:

Humility over ego

Optimism over cynicism

Ownership over thats not my job

We move quickly support one another and believe meaningful work comes from people who care deeply about both their colleagues and their neighbours. If youre excited by the opportunity to make a real difference where people live youll thrive here.

At Village Media aptitude matters. Attitude matters more.

Who You Are

You are a thinker an innovator and a collaborative leader. You have excellent news judgment and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You want to try new things. You are passionate about technology. You are driven to keep your readers informed and connected to one another by practising service journalism. You are committed to understanding the community you serve and the issues it faces and to guiding your newsroom to confront those issues through a solutions journalism approach.

Your Skills are Learned and Earned

Your commitment to fairness accuracy transparency and impeccable journalism ethics comes from education and real world experience. To start you have a bachelors degree or diploma in Journalism or a related field. You have experience in a newsroom setting. You have exceptional writing and editing skills and a thorough knowledge of CP style. You will have the ability to build strong relationships with those inside our Village and within the communities we serve. Familiarity with Kitchener-Waterloo (K-W) is a must!

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead an editorial team in Kitchener-Waterloo

• Guide and develop a skilled team of writers and editors

• Ensure all content is impeccable and exercise excellent editorial judgment

• Demonstrate comprehensive community coverage

You will need to have a valid drivers licence and a reliable vehicle. The successful candidate must live in or near Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario.

Salary Range: $55000 - $65000

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume along with relevant samples of your work.

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About Village Media

Village Media is a leading digital media company dedicated to strengthening local communities through trusted journalism technology and civic engagement. Headquartered in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Village Media operates a growing network of local news publications and community platforms across Canada and the United States.

Village Media is committed to advancing diversity equity and inclusion among our staff volunteers programs and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities backgrounds and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process please contact .

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