Metroland Media Digital Commerce
Position Available: Editorial
Intern (4 month contract, paid)
Are you looking for a fast-paced, creative and challenging work
environment?
Is working with energetic, passionate people right up your
alley?
Do you thrive in a stimulating, over-achieving culture?
If so, Metroland Media Digital Commerce is looking for you!
Metroland Media Digital Commerce group is a
leading Canadian e-commerce platform that reaches over 2 million subscribers. The
portfolio includes WagJag.com, Wagjag Grocery, Jaunt.ca, TravelAlerts.ca, and
Targetvacations.ca. If you are an individual that constantly overachieves,
apply today!
THE JOB IN A NUTSHELL:
The editorial
intern reports to the senior editor and managing editor and will assist the
editorial team in creating offers, as well as helping with other content needs.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to write accurate and engaging
content on multiple online platforms.
This
role will support Metroland’s Digital Commerce portfolio of leading sites
including WagJag.com, TravelAlerts.ca, and MasterCard’s Priceless program. If
you are an individual that consistently exceeds expectations, please submit
your application online today!
WHAT
WE NEED YOU TO DO:
- Work within our CMS to ensure content is accurately entered
- Creatively craft offer profiles for our featured properties with the Commerce voice in mind
- Edit images for offers using Photoshop
- Assist with other special content projects as required
ABOUT YOU: THE TECHNICAL STUFF
- Online writing experience is an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to multi-task, be flexible and adapt to change
- Strong knowledge of MS Office and some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. A little knowledge on HTML would be an asset
- University or College degree in Journalism or English is preferred
§ Bilingual in French and English is an asset, but
unnecessary
ABOUT YOU: THE SOFTER SIDE
- Excited about online commerce
- Passionate about the internet and where it’s going
- Excel in a fast paced environment with highly interactive processes
- Thirst for learning within an ever-changing and innovative environment
- Enthusiastic with a passion for excellence
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial team player
- Mature, honest, hard working yet light hearted
- A team player who loves working with people
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- The opportunity to be part of a company at the cutting edge of the digital media industry; you’ll never get bored in our fast-paced, constantly evolving and challenging environment.
- We’re focused on helping you develop your career; our innovative and forward-thinking culture is fostered by learning and development.
- We recognize that you have a life outside of work and we offer you real work/life balance.
- The opportunity to work with awesome people!
Please note that
this role entails contact with credit card information. In accordance with PCI
(Payment Card Industry) compliance, successful applicants will be required to
undergo applicable PCI training upon hire.
