Financial Copy Editor (Web Content)
Growing media company in Vaughan, ON, currently accepting applications for a financial copy editor/proofreader for web content (financial and business news/opinion).
This position is full time with salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the potential for a bonus. Core office hours are 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday. The office is located in Vaughan, so the candidate must be willing to commute daily.
Seeking a committed, dependable person with flexible skills and great organizational abilities, who wants to learn and grow with our company long-term.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Minimum one to two years of professional copy editing experience (essential)
- Familiarity with web content (experience in this area highly preferable)
- Basic WordPress experience (essential)
- Professional proofreading experience
- Some basic SEO knowledge/experience
- Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline
- Basic math skills
- Excellent attention to detail and quality
- Ability to ensure deadlines are met without sacrificing quality
- Multitasking skills and ability to deal with changing priorities
- Research skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good general communication and office skills
A keen interest in or work experience with content related to the stock market or business/economic news would put you ahead of the crowd.
This is not a senior position (entry-level salary). Please include your resume and a cover letter/e-mail stating your salary expectations. Thank you!
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
- Diploma/Certificate
Required experience:
- WordPress: 1 year
- Copy editing: 1 year