Associate Editor

**About Us**:
Lester Communications Inc. is an established and respected B2B publishing company that specializes in connecting trade and professional associations with the people and organizations they need to reach. Be it a print or digital magazine, membership directory, e-newsletter, website or another platform, Lester’s team assists its clients with effective messages that also serve to generate successful revenue streams. In addition to its association clients, Lester also publishes a suite of proprietary titles serving different industry markets.

**We’re Looking For**:
Lester is looking for a full-time associate editor to join its staff. The associate editor reports directly to Lester’s managing editor and is responsible for spearheading the various platforms to which they are assigned, including proprietary titles and working with association clients.

**The Day In, Day Out**:
Once the editorial content for each magazine edition is collected by the associate editor, the associate editor will copyedit and set up the publication for design. The associate editor will be the main point of contact for Lester’s design team and will extensively review and provide feedback for the overall design and layout of each magazine. For association clients, the associate editor will be the liaison between Lester’s designers and the association contacts to coordinate the association’s desired changes ahead of publication approval and printing.

The associate editor will work with Lester’s various departments and review and provide feedback for the design and layout of each magazine, as well as discuss growth opportunities for publications.

**Who You Are**:

- One or more years of previous editing experience (editing experience in a similar environment as described above is an asset, but not a requirement)
- Meticulous editing skills and above average writing skills
- Computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel, in particular) and Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent time management skills
- Decent proficiency with different social media platforms
- The ability to work independently and the self-reliance to make decisions but also be able to take direction and receive constructive feedback
- A valid North American passport
- Any kind of experience working in or around the following industries in any capacity is an asset, but not a requirement: construction, craft alcohol production or snow operations

**What We Offer**:

- Fast-paced, collaborative work environment
- Ample learning opportunities
- Casual office with friendly interaction
- Competitive benefits package

**Summary**:

- Full-time, days, permanent position (Monday to Friday)
- Central Winnipeg office (free parking, must be able to commute to the office - the potential for a flex-remote position exists following the successful completion of a three-month probationary period)
- A competitive benefits package with the successful completion of a three-month probationary period

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $42,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)