Company: Metroland Media

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:39:47 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionMetroland Media Group Ltd is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week through in-print, online, trade shows and distribution product offerings. We also work with businesses to develop tailored multi-channel marketing strategies that reaches local customers. Visit for more information.Our Commitment to Diversity We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.Job DescriptionMetroland is seeking a detail-oriented full-time editor and writer to join its fully remote central production department. The role will require you to gather, copy edit, proof and coordinate content, as well as prepare sponsored content material for multiple digital and print products in a deadline-driven environment.

• Collaborate with a digital content team, supported by in-house copy editors and designers to produce engaging digital articles and print-ready pages for multiple daily newspapers and magazines.
• Copyediting, validating and proofing content, balancing accuracy and efficiency
• Implement SEO best practices to optimize digital content for search engines, increasing visibility and organic traffic
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts, clients and other stakeholders to gather information for articles and other content
• Manage multiple writing and editing projects simultaneously
• Communicating with production coordinators and newsroom editors to meet deadlines and ensure a high-quality final product upholding and contributing to Metroland editorial’s best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in journalism or related field
• Previous experience in a newspaper page production environment
• Experience working in Bloxs or similar page layout software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Well-versed in Canadian libel law and Canadian Press style
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Passion for content, new media and technology
• Proactive and collaborative

Additional InformationWe are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

Company Description: Metroland Media Group Ltd is a media entity in Ontario that provides crucial business and community information to millions through various platforms, including print, digital, and trade shows. They also create bespoke multi-channel marketing strategies for businesses targeting local audiences. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment that values individual differences as a source of strength.

Job Description: Metroland is looking for a full-time editor and writer to join its remote central production department. Responsibilities include content gathering, copy editing, proofing, and coordinating content for digital and print products under tight deadlines. The editor will collaborate with a digital content team, conduct interviews, manage multiple projects, and communicate with production coordinators to ensure high-quality output while adhering to editorial standards.

Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in journalism or related field
• Experience in newspaper production
• Familiarity with Bloxs or similar software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Knowledge of Canadian libel law and Canadian Press style
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Passionate about content and media

Additional Information: Metroland is committed to an inclusive recruitment process, providing accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request in compliance with relevant accessibility legislation.