Editor, The Scene

RedPoint Media•Calgary, AB

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

RedPoint Media is seeking an Editor for The Scene, Calgary’s Guide to Going Out. This full-time position is based in Calgary and will start immediately. The role involves leading the team that creates content about the city’s arts, culture, lifestyle, things to do and places to go. The Scene team also manages and edits The Scene’s online calendar of events and collaborates with partners to edit and manage a shared database of event listings. RedPoint Media is an award-winning publishing house and content-driven marketing studio that also creates Avenue magazine and custom publications. The company's mission is to create connected communities through trusted storytelling.

Requirements

A proven ability to write and edit effectively
Experience working directly with writers to assign and edit work for publication
Experience leading and managing a project, including creating editorial lineups, workback schedules and assignment letters
Experience collaborating with graphic designers and art directors to ensure readability and brand vision
A degree or diploma in journalism, communications or a related field
Three years of experience in the industry
Strong and informed ideas on how to move The Scene forward and grow the reach of the The Scene brand
Willingness to be out at events regularly representing The Scene
Smart, professional and a lot of fun to work with
Passionate about the quality of your work
Interested in the city’s arts and culture scene and excited to share the stories that highlight and celebrate conversations about what is going on and why it matters in Calgary
A self-starter who is reliable, consistent and can work to a deadline
Curious about the world around you with a way of looking at concepts, trends and ideas from new and unexpected angles
Dedicated to improving quality and concerned about the details
Very organized, with exceptional time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of journalistic practice and CP style is an asset
Photography experience is an asset
Experience with event planning and project management is an asset
Prior experience in the arts and culture sector, or as an artist or musician, is an asset
Experience with WordPress, InDesign, LightRoom and project management software is also an asset

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality of the editorial content across all channels.
Lead, develop and manage the creative team (including freelance and contract contributors and RedPoint staff).
Help to grow the business and represent the brand.
Drive editorial quality across all platforms (print, digital, social, events) to enhance audience engagement and advertiser interest.
Work to increase readership of the print and digital offerings with social media, event and distribution strategies.
Provide strategic plans and editorial line ups to the Publisher for approval.
Maintain the editorial and art budgets and make the Publisher aware of any potential cost over-runs.
Maintain meticulous records of contracts, POs and invoices and forward invoices to accounting in a timely manner.
Ensure that all editorial functions are completed in a timely manner and within budget.
Editorial functions include brainstorming story ideas; maintaining procedural documents and style guides; assigning stories; writing and research; substantive, style and copy editing; basic fact checking; proofreading.
Complete other duties as required.
Lead and direct The Scene editorial, creative and digital teams, including freelance and contract contributors and RedPoint staff on a day-to-day and month-to-month basis.
Oversee the Seeker event database contractors.
Facilitate the sharing of event information across Seeker, Avenue and The Scene.
Ensure the teams have the resources that they need to do their work at the necessary level.
Manage, mentor and hire staff for the editorial, creative and digital teams as needed.
Proactively seek out new contributors and freelancers and respond to pitches.
Provide proactive as well as quarterly, and annual performance reviews as needed.
Develop strategies to grow the publication, website and related sub-brands to support the goal of having bigger books with better content, cover to cover.
Work directly with the publisher to build and deepen community and partner relationships and to develop and support existing and new business.
Lead the editorial, creative and events teams to create new programs and events with revenue opportunities.
Work with partners including CJSW and Sled Island to represent the brand and participate in marketing opportunities such as recording weekly radio spots and introducing sponsor events.
Ensure that sales and sponsorship materials for The Scene are executed in a timely manner.
Ensure that timely updates are provided to the President on all areas of responsibility.
Complete your work on time to the best of your abilities within the time and resources available.
Do your work in a timely manner and communicate delays to affected team members.
Pro-actively suggest changes to processes and procedures to help create efficiencies and improvements.
Bring to the immediate attention of the publisher any time that your workload is too high for any reason in order for a contingency plan to be created together.