Summer Opportunity: Associate Editor Publications

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
contract . May 6, 2026

Description

The Ontario Learning Development Foundation (OLDF) is seeking organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative youth and recent graduates to join our editorial team as Associate (Copy) Editors & Editorial Coordinators.

OLDF is a registered Canadian charity committed to transforming communities through integrated educational and community-response empowerment initiatives for children, youth, newcomers, seniors, and families. Our programs promote education, youth empowerment, storytelling, leadership, and community engagement.

This role is ideal for individuals with strong editing, communication, organizational, and project coordination skills who are interested in digital publishing, editorial production, and community-based media.

Successful candidates will work across multiple magazine editions and publication projects while supporting writers, editors, and creative teams to ensure publication content is completed, revised, organized, and prepared for final production.

Role Summary

The Associate Editor & Editorial Coordinator supports the editorial workflow and publication process for OLDF’s magazines and digital publications.

This role requires strong communication, editorial judgment, follow-up, time management, and organizational skills to ensure assigned articles, stories, and publication materials move successfully from draft stage to final publication.

The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple publication timelines simultaneously while working closely with writers, editors, and creative teams.

Core Responsibilities

Proofread and edit articles, stories, and publication materials using Canadian Press and OLDF house style guidelines
Review content for:
Grammar
Spelling
Syntax
Clarity
Consistency
Structure
Publication readiness
Work directly with writers and contributors to provide editorial feedback and revision requests
Follow up with writers to ensure edits, updates, and revisions are completed on schedule
Coordinate assigned articles and publication content through various editorial stages
Prepare finalized content for handoff to the creative/design team for layout and production
Support multiple magazine issues and publication projects simultaneously
Collaborate closely with the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editors, writers, designers, and editorial staff
Assist with publication scheduling, workflow tracking, and editorial organization
Support digital content management and online publication processes
Write occasional news stories, feature articles, or editorial content when required
Participate in editorial meetings, planning sessions, and publication check-ins
Maintain organized files, revision notes, publication trackers, and editorial records
Ensure assigned projects and publication tasks are completed within deadlines

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experience:

Post-secondary education in:
English
Journalism
Communications
Creative Writing
Media Studies
Or related fields
Strong editing, proofreading, and written communication skills
Ability to provide constructive editorial feedback and manage revisions professionally
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
High level of attention to detail and publication accuracy
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively with writers, editors, and creative teams
Ability to work independently while remaining responsive and accountable within a team environment
Experience with editorial production, digital publishing, or magazine workflow is considered an asset
Motivated self-starter with strong follow-through and problem-solving abilities

Employment Details

Number of Positions: 2
Rate of Pay: $17.80/hour
Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week
Contract Length: 9 weeks
Employment Start Date: May 25, 2026
Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote
Participation in scheduled editorial meetings and team check-ins is required

Eligibility Requirements

This position is funded through the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Application Process

Interested applicants must apply online through the official OLDF application process.

Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

Please do not call, email, post on social media, or request meetings regarding the status of applications or hiring decisions.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

OLDF thanks all applicants for their interest in supporting our editorial and publication initiatives.

Equity Statement

OLDF welcomes applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including newcomers, Black youth, Indigenous youth, racialized youth, persons with disabilities, and individuals from equity-deserving communities.

Compensation

$17.50 per hour

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