Digital Editor

Do you believe in the importance of digital-first, hyperlocal news coverage?

The proudly independent, digital-only Village Media network is searching for a talented and motivated Digital Editor to fill a full-time position in Oakville, Ontario for our rapidly growing local news and information websites.

Your Responsibilities

Lead an editorial team in Oakville, Ontario
Guide and develop a skilled team of writers and editors
Ensure all content is impeccable and exercise excellent editorial judgment
Demonstrate comprehensive community coverage
You will need to have a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle. The successful candidate must live in or near Oakville, Ontario.

Qualifications
Who You Are
You understand the importance of vibrant local journalism and the impact it has on our day-to-day lives. You are a thinker, an innovator and a collaborative leader. You have excellent news judgment and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You want to try new things. You are passionate about technology. You are driven to keep your readers informed and connected to one another by practising service journalism. You are committed to understanding the community you serve and the issues it faces, and to guiding your newsroom to confront those issues through a solutions journalism approach.

Your Skills are Learned and Earn
Your commitment to fairness, accuracy, transparency and impeccable journalism ethics comes from education and real world experience. To start, you have a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Journalism, or a related field. You have experience in a newsroom setting. You have exceptional writing and editing skills and a thorough knowledge of CP style. You will have the ability to build strong relationships with those inside our Village and within the communities we serve. Familiarity with the Oakville, Ontario community will be considered a strong asset.