Editorial Assistant / Office Assistant
Are you seeking new challenges? Do you enjoy networking, building relationships, and working in a fast-paced environment? If you answered YES, our team would love to meet you!
We are seeking an Editorial Assistant / Office Assistant to join our growing team. This is an in-office position offering a variety of responsibilities across editorial, client relations, administration, and event support. The ideal candidate is organized, outgoing, detail-oriented, and enjoys both writing and working with people.
The Role
- Assist with editorial content and magazine production.
- Gather advertising commitments and communicate with existing and prospective advertisers.
- Build and maintain positive client relationships.
- Complete writing assignments, proofreading, editing, and other editorial tasks.
- Draft and distribute press releases.
- Attend evening community, networking, and industry events on behalf of the publication.
- Manage data entry tasks accurately using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Handle administrative responsibilities including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings.
- Provide clerical and administrative support for editorial projects and office operations.
- Perform basic bookkeeping and financial record-keeping tasks.
- Respond to customer and client inquiries via phone and email in a professional and timely manner.
- Contribute to the overall efficiency of the organization by supporting various administrative and operational tasks as assigned.
Compensation
Schedule
- 30–35 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, with occasional evening events.
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proofreading, editing, and writing abilities.
- Comfortable networking and speaking with clients and advertisers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional, outgoing, and self-motivated.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Editorial experience is considered an asset.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
Experience
- 2+ years of administrative, editorial, communications, marketing, public relations, or related experience preferred.
- Experience in customer service, client relations, publishing, or media is considered an asset.
This position is ideal for candidates who are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team environment while developing their administrative expertise.
Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
