Assistant Print & Digital Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Write and refine assigned print and digital articles.

• Aid in the planning, editing, scheduling, and publication of content across the website, newsletters, and print magazine.

• Curate, commission, edit, and enhance content for publication.

• Prepare front-of-book departments and recurring print sections, including the Table of Contents and Hot Science.

• Collaborate with freelance writers, contributors, researchers, and subject matter experts.

• Partner with art and design teams to create visual concepts for print and digital stories.

• Source images and obtain permissions from universities, research institutions, agencies, and public relations contacts.

• Contribute story ideas and engage in editorial planning and content strategy meetings.

• Implement SEO best practices, audience development strategies, and editorial standards.

• Assist in newsletter production, headline testing, metadata optimization, and content packaging.

• Review page proofs and support print production workflows.

• Copyfit assigned stories, captions, and layouts for magazine publication.

• Monitor content performance with analytics tools to identify opportunities for audience growth and engagement.

• Report to the Managing Editor and collaborate closely with the Magazine Lead, senior editorial staff, art and design teams, and freelance contributors.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Managing Editor and Managing Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Science Communication, English, Communications, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in journalism, digital media, print publishing, or editorial content production.

• Proficient writing, line-editing, copy-editing, and fact-checking abilities.

• A keen interest in science, technology, health, space, environment, or related topics.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.

• Experience utilizing a content management system.

• Strong grasp of SEO principles and content optimization techniques.

• Familiarity with newsletter publishing platforms and strategies for audience engagement.

• Comfortable using analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

• Proficient in leveraging AI-assisted tools and other editorial productivity platforms while upholding editorial standards and accuracy.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote work setting.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining editorial quality.

• Strong analytical skills.

• High level of initiative.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced publishing environment.

• Eligible Canadian candidate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work.

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Preference may be given to candidates located in the Eastern time zone.