Maisonneuve is an award-winning, not-for-profit general-interest magazine, published in English and based in Montreal. We are seeking a brilliant, energetic magazine fanatic to join our small but dedicated team. This position is suited to highly motivated individuals who are self-starters, creative thinkers and willing to learn under the leadership of the magazine's editor-in-chief and publisher. The successful candidate must live in Montreal or be willing to relocate to Montreal in advance of the start date.

If you are serious about beautifully crafted long-form writing and working in independent media, please apply!

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting the editor-in-chief with the planning and editing of all sections of the print magazine (quarterly publishing cycle)
• Managing Maisonneuve's social media accounts
• Managing our website, including posting stories and issue previews on a regular schedule
• Soliciting new story ideas from new writers
• Liaising with writers on the development of story ideas and drafts
• Assisting in production and writing display copy
• Proofreading
• Coordinating book reviews
• Assisting with editing and writing web content and blog posts
• Assisting with launch parties and other promotional events
• Attending art and editorial meetings

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in English or journalism, or equivalent work experience
• 2 years experience editing and/or writing, preferably in magazines
• Experience working with InDesign and content-management systems 
• Proven ability to maintain lively, professional social media accounts
• Intermediate web skills, including image handling and html
• Attention to detail
• Strong proof-reading and research skills
• Ability to manage time and multiple deadlines
• Strong interest in independent media and not-for-profit sector

This position pays a modest monthly honorarium. The work schedule is flexible and part-time, except for the final production periods (4 times per year: February, May, August, November).

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resumé and three writing samples by 5 p.m. EST on July 3 to [email protected]. Feel free to email Selena with informal questions before applying. Selected applicants will be contacted by mid-July and will receive a short editorial test to be completed in a prescribed amount of time.