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Ontario Learning Development Foundation

Full Time Toronto 32240 - 12.04 CAD HOURLY Today

Job description

OLDF is looking for recent grads, youths and students to join and head our summer editorial team for our online magazines. You will have a hand in managing the day-to-day editorial responsibilities, using your skills and expertise to monitor workflow and support the editorial staff.

Ontario Learning Development Foundation (OLDF) is a registered charity in Canada that performs training and educational services for youths, children, new immigrants, and seniors. Our mission is to transform our communities through integrated educational and community-response empowerment initiatives for children, youth, new immigrants and their families.

Position Overview

- Plan, write, and assign stories, coordinate and edit the online copy of the magazine.
- Assist in recruiting other members of the publication team
- Manage the workflow of a quarterly magazine from initial concept to publication online.
- Ensure the magazine achieves publication target dates on time and within budget.
- Ensure a high standard of content, in terms of subject matter, grammar, style, and accuracy.
- Oversee layout and design, bringing a sense of creativity and flair to the task.
- Engage and manage relationships with freelance writers, photographers and graphic artists.
- Work with potential advertisers to encourage long-term business relationships.

Qualifications

- Experience leading and managing a team of creative people
- Passion to empower themselves and other youths.
- University degree in Journalism, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising or Arts
- Proficient user of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop and Acrobat)
- Degree or Diploma in Journalism, English Literature, Creative Writing or a related field.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in magazine editing and management.
- Exceptional verbal and specially written communication skills (Canadian Press Style).
- Must have strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Effective organizational skills and ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.

Time Commitment

- Flexible hours with team meetings, approx. 30 hours/week
- Must be available for a 3-4 month contract - the ability to work on several editions
- Salary: $15.50 per hour
- Number of positions - 6

Location

- In-person with Hybrid work arrangement due to COVID-19

Since this is a funded position by Canada Summer Job grants, all applicants must be a youth (citizen, PR or conventional refugee) between 15 -30 years of age to qualify.

The application deadline is April 30, 2023

OLDF is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring processes and work environments by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will happily work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process by emailing [email protected]. We will address any information received relating to accommodation confidentially. We want to thank all those that apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We request no emails, faxes, phone calls, social media posts or requests to meet.

Job Type: Contract