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, as well as managing social media efforts for certain projects.

**The Day In, Day Out**:
The associate editor will create an editorial outline for each issue of each magazine and meet with Lester’s managing editor to discuss and finalize. The associate editor will send confirmed article assignments to Lester’s slate of freelance writers and may also be required to write articles, as well.

The associate editor will also work with some of Lester’s association clients to assist them in developing and creating the editorial in their communications.

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 also be tasked with social media management representative of certain publications or association clients, including content planning, posting, scheduling and engagement.

**Who You Are**:
Of course, meticulous editing skills and above average writing skills are non-negotiable requirements.
- 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
- Decent proficiency with different social media platforms, especially LinkedIn and Instagram, and the ability to stay up-to-date on social media trends and best practices
- Excellent time management skills
- The ability to work independently and the self-reliance to make decisions, but also 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

**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

**Salary range**: $42,000 to $45,000/year, depending on experience

Please submit a cover letter that describes who you are and your interest in this position along with a resume. A portfolio of writing or editing projects is welcome but not required.

**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)

Work Location: In person