Pagemasters North America (PMNA) is seeking a temporary part-time copy editor/paginator to join our team working in a fast-paced news environment for an American print newspaper client. This position can be done remotely from anywhere within Canada – candidates must currently live in Canada. The role requires working one to three shifts a week, primarily evenings (sometimes until 12:30 a.m. ET) and regular Saturday and Sunday shifts.

As the successful candidate, you have:

• Solid experience copy editing, designing and proofreading print newspaper pages
• Solid experience writing strong and accurate headlines and other display copy
• Strong news judgment
• The ability to get the details right while meeting daily deadlines
• Superior customer service orientation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A background in journalism
• Experience editing sports-related content would be an asset

If you have an eye for detail and a passion for news and print journalism, apply with a resume and short cover letter by end of day Wednesday, July 15 stating why you would be a good fit for this role.

Details:

• A wage grid ranging from about $21 to $25 per hour
• Matching pension contribution plan
• Three paid sick days annually for part-timers
• $25-a-month reimbursement for internet
• Shift premium for leadership shifts

For more information, check out our staff’s collective agreement via the Canadian Media Guild.

About Pagemasters North America

PMNA is a subsidiary of The Canadian Press, but operates independently. PMNA handles production journalism for clients around North America, such as The Globe and Mail, Boston Globe and Hearst. The work includes newspaper page layout, copy editing, headline writing, packaging and optimizing online stories, video production, sports and financial agate and more.

Diversity & Inclusion

PMNA is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we support the goals of employment equity and believe that everyone should be able to contribute to the Company's success in accordance with their abilities. We welcome applications from all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation due to disability to participate in the interview process, please advise us of your needs.