Editor - Bradford & Innisfil, ON

Do you have a strong background in journalism and want to take your career to the next level?

BradfordToday.ca and InnisfilToday.ca, part of the dynamic Village Media network, is searching for a talented and motivated Editor to fill a full-time position in Bradford and Innisfil, Ontario for our rapidly growing local news and information websites. 

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 bachelor’s 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 the Bradford and Innisfil, Ontario communities will be considered a strong asset. 

Your Responsibilities

• Lead an editorial team in Bradford and Innisfil, Ontario;

• 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 driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and a good driving record. The successful candidate must live in Bradford or Innisfil, Ontario.

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, along with relevant samples of your work. 

About Village Media

Village Media is where local news lives—and thrives. An ever-expanding network of community journalism websites, we cover the stories that matter most: the ones right in our backyards. A champion of hyperlocal news and information, Village Media publishes its articles on an innovative and scalable content management system (CMS) developed in-house. Born digital, our leading-edge company is a pioneer in its industry, continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.

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 hr@villagemedia.ca.

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