Assistant Editor

*What if your second career consisted of taking over a community newspaper that has been informing citizens for over 25 years?*

After a fulfilling career, many people wish to remain active, continue learning, and apply their experience to a meaningful project... without the full-time work schedule.

There comes a time when one seeks more than just a job. One seeks a project that deserves the experience gained over the years. That is precisely what we are offering you.

*The Citizen's Journal*, a local media serving the citizens of Prévost, Piedmont, and Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, is looking for an assistant editor to gradually support the editor-in-chief in their duties, with the possibility of eventually taking over.

This is not simply an administrative position. We are looking for a curious, organized person with excellent French, interested in community life. Someone capable of coordinating a team of volunteer columnists, tracking the monthly production of the newspaper, and contributing to the development of a media recognized for its independence and credibility.

Your main responsibilities

• Coordinate the receipt of texts, photographs, and other content. Track deadlines with columnists and collaborators. Participate in the editorial planning of the newspaper. Respond to information requests and maintain relationships with partners. Contribute to the management of the website, social media, and digital tools. Participate in the continuous improvement of work methods. Gradually support the editor-in-chief in various aspects of editorial management.
• The desired profile
• You possess:
• Excellent French; A good sense of organization and priorities; Great autonomy; Good knowledge of digital tools (Word, Excel, WordPress, and social media); A strong interest in local news, citizen life, and non-profit organizations.

Experience in journalism, communications, coordination, or a community organization is a valuable asset.

Conditions

• Flexible schedule, possibly reaching about 30 hours per week during production periods. Compensation possibly reaching about $40,000 per year, depending on experience and responsibilities assumed. Computer provided (Apple/macOS environment).

This position might be particularly suitable for an experienced person who wishes to pursue a stimulating professional life in a human, flexible, and deeply community-rooted environment.

If you enjoy writing, organizing, communicating, and contributing to a meaningful project, we would like to meet you.

Please send your resume accompanied by a short cover letter.

Compensation: $19.20 to $25.65 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible start and end times
• On-site parking
• Casual dress code
• Location: On-site