Reporting to the Editor, Social & Distribution, you will be responsible for sourcing, verifying, writing and editing journalistically sound and concise news headlines and images for various digital platforms and formats. You will supply vital news and information for millions of Canadians viewing screens on elevators, transit systems, televisions, and beyond. You are a resourceful self-starter with working knowledge of digital content management systems, online newsgathering, verification techniques and social media publishing tools.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor all available online, social media and conventional news sources to stay on top of breaking and developing news
• Source, research, verify, write, edit and update digital news headlines under tight deadlines in a high pressure digital newsroom environment.
• Select compelling visual images to accompany digital news headlines.
• Edit headlines for a variety of audiences, including conventional TV viewers.
• Deliver monthly reports from our web traffic using Google Analytics and social platforms and advise on improvements.
• Must have experience of website hosting, domain names, or cloud infrastructure.
• Practical knowledge of some of the following Digital Marketing tactics including, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (Google), Display Advertising, Google Analytics, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Advertising and Management and any other newly emerging traffic building and measurement programs.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in all social platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness.

What We Need From You:

• A degree or diploma in related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong writing skills and a passion for accuracy
• Competency operating and troubleshooting a proprietary digital headline publishing interface
• Familiarity with social media publishing and analytical tools.
• A demonstrated high level of care for the user experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday