Associate Editor

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

📋 Description

• Oversee a daily calendar for short-form content while ensuring topics and deadlines are adhered to.

• Provide clear briefings on content topics with specific guidance regarding audience, perspective, and user experience.

• Create thoroughly researched articles on personal finance.

• Edit and refine content until it is publication-ready.

• Verify the accuracy of every piece before it goes live.

• Assess content from the reader's viewpoint to guarantee coherence and functional links.

• Craft narratives to enhance a fun and unforgettable mobile app experience.

• Adjust editorial practices based on user engagement metrics and feedback.

• Ensure all content aligns with the Editorial Style Guide and meets quality benchmarks.

• Manage content throughout the entire process and follow up until all tasks are completed.

• Assist with additional projects and cross-departmental initiatives as required.

• Adapt to new tools, evaluate results, and respond to an evolving content landscape.

• Collaborate in real-time across Eastern and Atlantic Canada time zones.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in writing, editing, or content management, preferably in a dynamic startup or digital publishing environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Journalism, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

• A passion for learning, keen attention to detail, and a commitment to high standards.

• Strong work ethic with the ability to excel in a demanding startup atmosphere.

• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.

• Proficient in prioritizing tasks with a sense of urgency and adherence to deadlines.

• Exceptional follow-through skills.

• Clear and engaging writing abilities, with an understanding of accuracy, structure, and tone.

• Comfortable utilizing Google Workspace and content management systems.

• Prepared to harness AI tools for productivity while maintaining creativity and accountability.

• Capable of working effectively in a remote-first environment.

• Available to work in ET or AT time zones.

• A growth mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.

• Knowledgeable in various personal finance topics including automobiles and transportation, credit cards, entertainment, budgeting, housing, income enhancement, insurance, investing, rewards programs, services, taxes, and travel.

• Must submit a cover letter addressed to Tanya.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work remotely from anywhere in Canada with a permanent full-time status.

• Opportunities for ongoing personal development and career progression.

• Competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.

• Bonuses tied to performance.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premium coverage.

• Generous vacation time and standardized public holidays recognized across Canada.

• New employee toolkit, which includes a company laptop, an additional monitor, and other essential items.

• Access to mental health support via inConfidence and the Calm app.

• Mobile phone allowance to assist with your monthly bill.

• Regular team-building activities such as games, lunches, happy hours, and competitions with prizes.

• Engaging and fulfilling work that positively impacts Canadians' financial well-being.