Metroland is looking for multiple editorial assistants — curious, creative, and energetic individuals with their thumb on the pulse of what’s trending in communities across Ontario and on social media. The successful candidates will join our fast-paced digital content team, working on a part-time or full-time basis to produce stories such as lists, quick hits, matching stories and more on an array of topics aimed at informing, enlightening, entertaining and engaging our growing digital audience.  

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success. 

• Pitch ideas and write engaging content on trending topics with an eye for good SEO.
• Enter submitted content into content management system. 
• Create interesting and enticing posts for social media platforms, including X.
• Other duties, as required.

• You’re an enthusiastic self-starter with a voracious appetite for news, an interest in community journalism and an eagerness to share information with a wide audience.
• You’re able to generate unique and compelling story ideas, but also a team player who loves to collaborate and is easily assignable.
• You’re highly organized and possess the skills to manage your time and prioritize tasks.
• You love a deadline and excel in a fast-paced, demanding yet creative environment.
• You ‘get’ social media and know how to use different platforms to source and share information. 
• You understand the importance of SEO and online best practices and use these to reach a wider audience. 
• You possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• You’re a team-oriented individual who can build professional relationships with colleagues — and the community. 
• You can work remotely. 

PITCH US!

Attached to your cover letter, interested candidates should include two story ideas on hot topics that are sure to resonate with Metroland readers across Ontario.  
 
PITCH-PERFECT POINTERS:

• Keep it short. Each pitch should be no more than 100 words, provide an overview of the story you wish to tell and explain why it would appeal to a wide audience.
• Pique our interest. Grab our attention by suggesting a creative yet original SEO-friendly headline.  
• Give us the lowdown. What’s the story form? Who would be your sources? What visuals would accompany your story? If all the stars aligned, how quickly could you turn this story around?  

Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview of your requirements.