Senior Editor, Regional Strategy – Postmedia

Title of the Job: Senior Editor, Regional Strategy

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Position: Senior Editor, Regional StrategyPosition Type: Full time, PermanentLocation: Toronto, ON (Remote)The Company:Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.The Opportunity:Postmedia is looking for a digital leader to support the development of strategic initiatives in regional and community newsrooms across our network. This role reports to the Director of Newsletters and works closely with newsrooms and cross-functional teams at the organization.Our newsrooms are full of rich storytellers — the Senior Editor, Regional Strategy will support our platform specialists in strategy development and execution across our community newsrooms on how to best connect with our readers, whether that’s through a weekly newsletter, developing a regular video series explaining a complex issue, or an event tied to a topic shaping our communities right now.This role is a little bit of everything: There is opportunity to work on transformation strategy, content development, product ideation, and leadership initiatives. There is a strong learning culture within our organization, and this candidate will also play an important role in implementing change and supporting an environment of experimentation.What you’ll do:

• Assist in the implementation of new digital initiatives, content and subscription strategies across Postmedia newsrooms, including support for training.

• Support the development of playbooks for digital best practices in community newsrooms, with insight from other platform leads, for content strategy across newsrooms. This includes communication plans for these elements.

• Work with National Strategy and Operations team on transformation practices within Community newsrooms, including processes involving workflow, role shaping, internal communication practices.

• Consult with cross-functional teams outside editorial on needs tied to newsroom initiatives, like a regular touch point with the product team on bug issues.

• Work with national specialists to help newsrooms identify opportunities to create new products or pivot existing initiatives, like a newsletter or video series, using key insights from audience data.

Who you are:

• You have a minimum of least two years of newsroom experience, with knowledge of email, video, and audience strategy.

• You are comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders in high-pressure situations.

• You are a collaborative teammate who is not afraid of trying new things or having difficult conversations.

• You believe in a people-driven culture, supported by data.

• Strong copy-editing skills and knowledge of CP Style

• A demonstrated knowledge of best practices in search engine optimization for published content to drive traffic and build an audience from search

• The ability to research SEO data and trends to generate topics and story ideas

• The ability to analyze content performance metrics and incorporate insights into overall strategies and best practices

• Demonstrated knowledge of audience distribution channels to promote content and related performance metrics

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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