News Editor - York/Durham Region

As a News Editor at Metroland, you will be responsible for hosting daily story meetings, reviewing and editing stories with a focus on clarity and reader engagement. You’ll also curate website content, offer feedback to reporters, and utilize social media insights to drive compelling coverage. With your expertise in SEO, you’ll optimize stories for our digital audience, ensuring high visibility and engagement.

To qualify for the News Editor role at Metroland, candidates should possess a diploma or degree in journalism or a related field, along with at least five years of professional editing experience. Strong organizational skills, excellent news judgment, and proficiency in digital storytelling and SEO practices are also essential.

Metroland is committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that a variety of backgrounds and experiences enrich our work environment. As a News Editor, your unique perspectives will be valued, and you will contribute to an inclusive culture that fosters creativity and individual growth throughout the newsroom.

As a News Editor, you’ll rely on a variety of digital tools for project management and editorial work. These may include analytics tools to track content performance, SEO tools for optimizing stories, and social media platforms to identify trending topics and engage with audiences effectively.

Yes, the News Editor position at Metroland allows for remote work. This flexibility helps you manage your time and responsibilities effectively while contributing to a dynamic newsroom that thrives on collaboration, regardless of location.

When discussing your experience managing editorial teams, focus on specific examples where you led story meetings or collaborated on significant projects. Highlight strategies you employed to encourage creativity and communication among team members, and how you addressed challenges to keep the team on track.

To ensure your stories are engaging and relevant, emphasize your methods for researching current events, utilizing social media for inspiration, and analyzing audience preferences through data. Mention how you optimize stories for SEO and make adjustments based on feedback from readers.

Discuss strategies such as using SEO best practices, incorporating trending keywords, and structuring articles for easy navigation and engagement. Share any tools or analytics platforms you use to measure content success and how you adapt based on data.

When coaching reporters, focus on providing constructive feedback on their drafts, emphasizing the importance of engaging headlines, and encouraging them to explore diverse storytelling formats, such as multimedia or interactive content. Discuss how you support their professional development through ongoing training and mentorship.

In your response, recount a specific situation where you faced a tight deadline. Explain how you prioritized tasks, communicated effectively with your team, and utilized organizational tools to keep everything on track. Highlight your ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

Share your experience with different social media platforms and how you used them to source story ideas and engage with audiences. Provide examples of successful campaigns or initiatives where you leveraged social media to enhance coverage and connect with local communities.

Discuss your approach to continuous learning, such as following industry publications, attending relevant conferences, and participating in professional networks. Emphasize your proactive attitude toward adopting new tools and methodologies that enhance your editorial approach.

When addressing conflict, highlight your communication skills and approach to resolving issues through open dialogue. Share your strategies for fostering a positive team culture and how you've successfully navigated disagreements to maintain focus on common goals.

Discuss innovative approaches you've implemented to boost reader engagement, such as interactive content, audience surveys, or personalized newsletters. Explain how you measure engagement and adapt strategies based on feedback and analytics.

In your response, express your passion for local journalism and how Metroland’s commitment to community engagement aligns with your values. Mention your enthusiasm for contributing to a diverse and inclusive newsroom and your eagerness to make a positive impact in the York and Durham regions.