Editor

The Prince George Citizen, a locally owned, community-focused weekly newspaper with more than 100 years of news reporting excellence, is hiring an editor. We’re looking for someone with a fresh, positive outlook on community news who wants to join our team. As the paper expands — we’ve more than doubled the size of our news team on our way to winning several national news awards in the past two years — we’re adding a person to our newsroom to be part of the editing desk. Your responsibilities would include: • Co-ordinating story assignments and schedules with reporters • Editing news copy using CP style and writing SEO-friendly headlines • Occasionally writing copy from the newsroom or covering events • Updating The Citizen’s busy website with the latest breaking news • Curating the paper’s daily e-mail newsletter • Layout and design of the weekly print edition • Representing the paper in the community Ideal experience and qualifications: • You are an experienced print or digital news editor • You have a passion for local news and continuing our legacy of award-winning coverage • You’ve earned a postsecondary degree or diploma in journalism • You have a solid familiarity with Canadian Press style • You have Adobe Creative Suite experience, specifically Photoshop and InDesign • You’re familiar with newsroom content management systems • Good photography and video skills are key • You’re comfortable with social media • A reliable vehicle is required. This is not a remote job. You would be relocating to Prince George, an amazing community of ap-proximately 80,000 people in the centre of British Columbia. We contribute to moving expenses for people joining our team. There’s no such thing as a slow news day here. Our team is always busy covering breaking news, investigating larger issues or writing feature stories about the people that make this community tick. The newsroom is located in the Citizen building along with all the paper’s other operations. How-ever, commuting time to work is five to 15 minutes during rush hour from anywhere in the city. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you can find what you’re looking for within 30 minutes of our city. Within an hour there are literally hundreds of lakes, creeks, and rivers to explore https://tourismpg.com/. If this opportunity is of interest, please send a cover letter and current CV to Kennedy Gordon, managing editor, Prince George Citizen, [email protected] Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $65,000-$75,000 Benefits: • Relocation assistance • Vehicle allowance • Phone allowance • Dental care • Disability insurance • On-site parking • Paid time off • Vision care Flexible Language Requirement: • French not required Schedule: • Monday to Friday, occasional weekend work • Work Location: In person in the Citizen newsroom

The editor is responsible for coordinating story assignments, editing news copy using CP style, and managing the layout of the weekly print edition. Additionally, they will update the website with breaking news and curate the daily email newsletter.

Candidates must have a postsecondary degree or diploma in journalism and experience as a print or digital news editor. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CP style, and a reliable vehicle are required.

• Relocation assistance • Vehicle allowance • Phone allowance • Dental care • Disability insurance • On-site parking • Paid time off • Vision care

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Copy Editing
• CP Style
• SEO Writing
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Content Management Systems
• Photography
• Video Production
• Social Media Management
• Newsletter Curation
• Page Layout
• News Reporting

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

20 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte