Editor
THE CANADIAN CHINESE TIMES (1985) LTD. Calgary, Alberta
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting- Newspaper
Tasks- Evaluate suitability of material for publication, broadcast or publication on Internet
- Detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar and syntax
- Shorten or lengthen copy
- Plan coverage of upcoming events and assign work accordingly
- Confer with authors, staff writers, reporters and others regarding revisions to copy
- Plan and implement layout or format of copy according to space or time allocations and significance of copy
- Write or prepare introductions, marketing and promotional materials, bibliographic references, indexes and other text
Target audience- General public
Computer and technology knowledge- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Social Media
- Electronic mail
- WordPress
Technical or specialized editing- Press releases
- Research papers or reports
- Flyers or brochures
- Internet
- Newsletter
- Newspaper or magazine articles
Production editing activities- Page lay-out
- Editing on-screen
- Paper editing
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Own tools/equipment- Computer
- Internet access
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
Other benefits- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: $33.00 hourly
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