Digital Editor

**Job Title: Digital Editor**

**Application Deadline: March 26, 2023 at 11:59 pm**

**Potential Start Date**: May 1, 2023

**Potential End Date**:April 26, 2024

**Duration**:12 month contract (maternity leave)

**Hours**: 35 hours per week

**Location**: Office located in Peterborough, ON (hybrid work environment available)

**Rate of Pay**: To be determined

**Number of Positions**: 1

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Supervise digital freelance writers (e.g. assigning articles, settings deadlines, editing, and managing timelines) web developer and Canada Summer Jobs applicant;
- Project manage all aspects of digital platforms including updates and migrations to new systems;
- Write, edit, and produce news and stories for print and online;
- Promote brand content through social media posting on all leading platforms
- Ensure consistency and accuracy in all online _OOD_content;
- Monitor, analyze, and report on visitor engagement (analytics) for the website, e-newsletter, social media platforms, digital magazine, forum, etc.;
- Execute and manage online _OOD_ contests, giveaways, and surveys (both editorial and sales-based);
- Convert and optimize print magazine to digital version, both desktop and apps;
- Create and deploy bi-monthly e-newsletter; and
- Aid in the pursuit of ad sales by providing metrics and Sponsored Content opportunities for possible advertisers.

**Education and Qualifications**:

- College or university education in journalism, communications, English, or equivalent work-related experience in relevant fields; and
- Four years of experience as an intermediate level editor with an online magazine would be an asset.

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- Excellent computer skills with Windows and Mac platforms;
- Competence in WordPress, Mailchimp, Photoshop, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office (including Teams), Slack, YouTube Creator Studio, Facebook and YouTube Creator Studio ;
- Social media administration and knowledge of best practises (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest);
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Interpersonal skills and leadership;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Time management and organizational skills;
- Knowledgeable with national and European Union privacy regulations, Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and EU Greater Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); and
- Understanding of the following would be an asset Edition Digital, Ninja Forms, Hootsuite, Flickr, SoundCloud, AdSense, App Store Connect, Google Play Console.

**Other Requirements**:

- Valid driver’s licence (class G);
- Valid passport;
- Valid fishing licence;
- Valid outdoors card with accredited hunter;
- Valid firearms licence;
- Valid pleasure craft operators card;
- Valid criminal record check; and
- Valid OFAH membership

Please submit a letter of interest and résumé, which must include your education and work experience history, and two references to:
**Attention: Ray Blades, Editor/Associate Publisher**
- Ontario OUT of DOORS_

P.O. Box 2800

Peterborough, ON K9J 8L5

Fax: (705) 748-9577

E-mail: jobs(at)ofah.org

**Interviews will be held remotely by video conferencing (e.g. Skype, Zoom, etc.)**

**NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR EMAIL INQUIRIES PLEASE**

The OFAH and _OOD _stays informed in regards to the current public and workplace health and safety measures surrounding infectious diseases from federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government, and provides regular updates to our staff. We have a workplace safety plan and training in place for our staff, and update our plan and training when workplace health and safety measures are implemented or revised by government and public health officials.
- The OFAH and OOD are equal opportunity and accessible employers. We are committed to providing accessible opportunities for all qualified job applicants. Should you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at aodafeedback(at)ofah.org._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- driver’s licence (class G) (preferred)
- passport (preferred)
- fishing licence (preferred)
- Ontario outdoors card and accredited hunter (preferred)
- firearms licence (preferred)
- criminal record check (preferred)
- OFAH Membership (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peterborough, ON

Application deadline: 2023-03-26
Expected start date: 2023-05-01