Managing Editor - Publications

remote
Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
contract . June 27, 2025

Description

OLDF is looking for recent grads, youths and students to join and head our summer editorial team for our online magazines. 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.

Ontario Learning Development Foundation (OLDF) is a registered charity in Canada that performs training and educational services for 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

Plan, write, and assign stories, coordinate and edit the online copy of the magazine.
Assist in recruiting other members of the publication team
Manage the workflow of a quarterly magazine from initial concept to publication online.
Ensure the magazine achieves publication target dates on time and within budget.
Ensure a high standard of content, in terms of subject matter, grammar, style, and accuracy.
Oversee layout and design, bringing a sense of creativity and flair to the task.
Engage and manage relationships with freelance writers, photographers and graphic artists.
Work with potential advertisers to encourage long-term business relationships.

Qualifications

Experience leading and managing a team of creative people
Passion to empower themselves and other youths.
University degree in Journalism, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising or Arts
Proficient user of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop and Acrobat)
Degree or Diploma in Journalism, English Literature, Creative Writing or a related field.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in magazine editing and management.
Exceptional verbal and specially written communication skills (Canadian Press Style).
Must have strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills
Effective organizational skills and ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.

Time Commitment

Flexible hours with team meetings, approx. 35 hours/week
Must be available for a 6 week contract
Salary: $17.75 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

$17.75 per hour

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