OLDF Job Board
Contributing Editor - Publications
remote
Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
contract . June 27, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
contract . June 27, 2025
Description
OLDF is looking for recent grads, youths and students to join our editorial team for our publications. You will have a hand in managing the day-to-day editorial responsibilities, using your skills and expertise to monitor workflow and support the editorial staff face-to-face or remotely.
Ontario Learning Development Foundation (OLDF) is a registered charity in Canada that performs training and educational services to youths, children, new immigrants, and seniors. Our mission is to transform our communities through integrated educational and community-response empowerment initiatives for children, youth, new immigrants and their families.
Position Overview
This position reports to the Managing Editor and will complete the following tasks:
- Responsible for acquiring images and text articles from the outsourced writers, also is responsible for the quality of those texts
- Ensure a high standard of content, in terms of subject matter, grammar, style, and accuracy.
- Plan, write, and assign stories, coordinate and edit the online copy of the magazine.
- Passion to empower themselves and other youth.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently without constant supervision
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products (including MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the Internet
- Proficient user of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop and Acrobat)
- Must have strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Graduated or enrolled in Degree or Diploma in Journalism, English Literature, Creative Writing, or in a related field.
- Proven ability to work well independently and in a team.
Time Commitment
- Flexible hours with team meetings, approx. 35 hours/week
- Must be available for a 6 week contract
- Salary: $17.50 per hour
- Number of positions - 1-2
- Start Date - July 7
Since this is a funded position by Canada Summer Job grants, all applicants must be a youth (Citizen, Permanent resident or Conventional Refugee) between 15 -30 years of age to qualify.
We want to thank all those that apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We request no emails, faxes, phone calls, social media posts or requests to meet.
Compensation
$17.50 per hour