Company: Corus Entertainment

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:23:10 GMT

Job description: Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.Our culture and our people are what make us, US.We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people’s lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.Ready to join US?Division: Lifestyle DigitalLocation: Toronto, ONWork Status: Temporary Contract (Hybrid)About the Role:We have an exciting opportunity at our Social and Digital Agency (so.da) on our Lifestyle Team for an Editor position. Reporting to the Digital Lifestyle Manager, you will be responsible for content on Home Network Canada.The so.da team is a tight braintrust within a large corporation. It is comprised of a fast-paced and innovative team of strategists, editors, producers, analysts, community managers, designers and platform experts. They are problem-solvers, out-of-the-box thinkers, trend-hunters and data synthesizers. The team thrives on collaboration and communication, and no creative idea goes unexplored.You will contribute by:

• Brainstorm, create, edit and upload original, compelling digital and cross-media content that supports the editorial mandate with formats including articles, galleries, series, interactive features and branded content
• Work with a roster of diverse content contributors; sourcing, fielding pitches, editing content, managing invoice intake and budget tracking
• Maintain updates with content assignments; managing the editorial calendar
• Ensure timely, data-driven comprehensive coverage of important events and viral recipes – calendar, seasonal, trending
• Efficiently build content in WordPress and other priority content management systems
• Honouring brand style guides: Edit for grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors across sites
• Ensure all content adheres to SEO best practices and Strategist recommendations
• Coordinate with other brands to align content for cross-promotion and audience sharing
• Source high-quality editorially accurate images and size using Photoshop, adhering to our site specs
• Work with Digital Producers to ensure alignment of series-related content with the content strategy
• Meet targets set by Strategists, departments, sales and marketing campaigns, and related business goals
• Collaborate with so.da on ideation and execution of content
• Manage execution of so.da original series and related excellent digital content and editorial
• Occasional opportunity to contribute content to Corus lifestyle brands and appear on-camera, across different platforms

Skills and Experience you will bring:

• 2-3 years of experience in editing, writing, and content creation
• Expert-level skills in copy editing, proofreading, and ensuring adherence to style guides
• A background in recipe editing and writing for digital platforms is required (recipe development for video is a significant asset)
• A solid understanding of the type of content that appeals to and engages target digital audiences within the food entertainment, cooking and lifestyle space
• Excellent writing and recipe content packaging skills with a strong understanding of SEO
• Understanding of analytics, including Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics
• Ability to manage and source a diverse roster of freelancers
• Strong Photoshop skills and experience deploying content via social platforms like Pinterest
• Ability to meet deadlines and the capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational, communication and prioritization skills
• Showcases candor, openness, integrity, respectfulness and a growth mindset
• Accuracy, attention to detail on all projects with the willingness to learn, grow, adapt.

• Self-manages project timelines, volume and workflows
• Quickly adapts to changing media landscape and company priorities

Application Deadline: November 19th, 2024Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our and for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at .How to Apply: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’.*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Corus is a leading media company with a diverse portfolio of brands that connect with audiences worldwide through storytelling and compelling content. The company values its culture and people, focusing on teamwork, innovation, and community engagement. A temporary Editor position is available in the Lifestyle Digital division at their Social and Digital Agency (so.da) in Toronto, focusing on content creation for Home Network Canada. The role involves editing, sourcing content, managing contributors, and ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and SEO best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in editing, writing, recipe development, SEO, analytics, and managing freelancers. Corus is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and welcomes candidates of all abilities. Applicants can apply online by the deadline of November 19th, 2024.