Editor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience creating, publishing and growing content across digital and social platforms.
• Fluent in English and French, with a strong understanding of Québec culture.
• Proven track record of building audiences and creating content that drives engagement.
• Exceptional writer and editor with strong storytelling instincts.
• Understand what works across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, newsletters and emerging platforms.
• Comfortable on camera, behind the camera and directing talent when needed.
• Know how to balance creativity with audience data and performance insights.
• Experience with CMS platforms, social publishing tools, newsletter platforms and analytics tools.
• Understand SEO/GEO/AI fundamentals and how content is discovered online.
• Highly organized, collaborative and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Bring energy, creativity and a willingness to experiment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience hosting video, podcast or live content.
• Experience with commerce or affiliate content.
• Familiarity with audience growth testing and experimentation.
• Established relationships with creators, writers and lifestyle brands across Canada, with a strong network in Quebec.
• Experience working with AI tools in content and audience workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute digital and social strategies that grow audience, engagement and brand affinity across English and French platforms.
• Build and manage content calendars across web, newsletters and social channels.
• Translate editorial, print and commercial projects into audience-focused digital experiences.
• Monitor audience trends, platform shifts and emerging opportunities to help shape coverage and content plans.
• Use analytics and audience insights to inform decisions, identify opportunities and continually improve performance.
• Lead regular audience and performance reviews, turning learnings into actionable plans.
• Create, write, edit and publish compelling content across platforms, including articles, newsletters, videos, social posts and emerging formats.
• Develop social-first storytelling approaches for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and future platforms.
• Produce and appear in content including Reels, TikToks, videos, podcasts and live experiences.
• Work with editors, writers, designers and video producers to bring stories to life in ways that feel native to each platform.
• Collaborate with SJC’s video team to develop new series, franchises and audience-focused storytelling initiatives.
• Identify trends, conversations and cultural moments worth participating in.
• Oversee day-to-day publishing across Chatelaine and Châtelaine digital platforms.
• Curate and manage homepages to ensure a fresh, engaging and audience-first experience.
• Package and repackage stories through strong headlines, imagery, SEO, internal linking and recirculation strategies.
• Work closely with product, SEO and development teams to improve audience experience and discoverability across our platforms.
• Champion best practices that help readers discover more of our journalism and content.
• Explore and implement AI tools that support content creation, audience insights, workflow efficiencies and content optimization while maintaining editorial standards.
• Test new formats, storytelling approaches and audience growth opportunities.
• Continuously improve workflows and processes to help teams work smarter and move faster.
• Manage digital budgets and resources responsibly.
• Collaborate closely with editorial, design, video, audience and commercial teams.
• Manage freelancers, contributors and emerging talent as needed.
• Represent Chatelaine and Châtelaine at industry events, conferences and community activations.
• Build relationships with creators, writers, brands and industry partners.
• Contribute to broader brand initiatives across editorial, events and experiential programs.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to online health & wellness resources through Homewood Health.
• Scholarship program available for employees’ children.
• Exclusive employee subscription rates for SJC publications.
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership.
• Participation in the Perkopolis Perk Program, offering employee pricing at a wide range of retailers.