SJC stands as Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including Toronto Life, Chatelaine, and Maclean’s. A dynamic and influential organization within the industry, SJC excels in the creation, publication, and production of best-in-class content through its comprehensive content and creative studios, advanced advertising technology, and state-of-the-art print facilities. We collaborate with clients across North America to deliver innovative marketing solutions that effectively inform, inspire, and empower audiences across all platforms. With significant reach and influence, SJC has proudly been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 22 consecutive years, a testament to our commitment to excellence. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.stjoseph.com
FASHION has been at the centre of Canada’s fashion and beauty conversation for decades. Across print, digital, social, video, newsletters, and events, the brand covers style, beauty, culture, travel, luxury, and the people shaping what’s next. We’re looking for a Managing Editor to help run the brand day to day.
This is a role for someone who loves the work itself. Someone who enjoys building a strong editorial operation, helping teams do their best work, and making sure great ideas make it from pitch to publication.
You’ll oversee editorial planning, production, workflows, budgets, publishing schedules, and the day-to-day management of the editorial team. You’ll work closely with the Publisher and a talented group of editors, writers, designers, and creators to produce content across every platform FASHION operates in.
You’ll also be close to the work. Editing stories. Writing when needed. Reviewing packages. Looking at performance. Thinking about how content can work harder across digital, social, newsletters, video, and print.
The ideal candidate is an experienced editor with strong digital instincts and a genuine interest in fashion, beauty, culture, travel, and luxury. They understand what makes content resonate, know how to manage competing priorities, and are comfortable making decisions in a fast-moving environment.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who can bring clarity, organization, and momentum to a busy team while maintaining the editorial standards that have made FASHION one of Canada’s most trusted and influential lifestyle brands.
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Oversee the editorial calendar across print, digital, newsletters, social, video, and special projects
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Manage production schedules, workflows, deadlines, and resources
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Keep the team on track and ensure work moves from idea to publication without unnecessary delays
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Work closely with editorial, design, audience, video, and commercial teams
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Manage freelance budgets, contributors, contracts, and assignments
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Identify workflow issues and find practical ways to make the operation more efficient
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Edit stories across print and digital
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Write original content when needed
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Work with editors, writers, and contributors to develop strong ideas and execute them well
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Maintain editorial quality, accuracy, voice, and standards across all platforms
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Review content before publication and catch issues early
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Help package stories for digital performance, including headlines, decks, SEO, newsletters, and social distribution
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Work with the Publisher and Digital & Social Editor and Creative Director to execute audience growth plans
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Use analytics, audience insights, and editorial judgment to inform coverage decisions
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Support newsletter growth, social distribution, SEO, and content packaging
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Pay attention to what audiences are responding to and adjust plans accordingly
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Help identify new content formats and opportunities across digital and social platforms
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Manage editors, freelancers, and contributors
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Provide clear feedback, coaching, and direction
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Create accountability around deadlines, deliverables, and editorial standards
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Help build a team culture that is collaborative, ambitious, and highly organized.
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Support recruitment, onboarding, and resource planning when needed
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Look for better tools, systems, and workflows that help the team move faster and work smarter
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Use AI and emerging tools where they make sense
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Reduce bottlenecks and unnecessary steps
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Improve output without lowering the quality of the work
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5+ years of experience in editorial management, content operations, newsroom production, or a similar role
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Strong editing, writing, and storytelling skills
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Experience managing editorial calendars, workflows, budgets, and freelancers
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A strong understanding of digital publishing, newsletters, social media, SEO, and audience growth
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Experience with CMS platforms, analytics tools, newsletter platforms, and publishing systems
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Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
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Ability to manage multiple priorities without letting things fall through the cracks
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A practical, calm, direct leadership style
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Strong communication skills and good editorial judgment
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Comfort working across print, digital, social, video, and emerging formats
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Experience in fashion, beauty, luxury, lifestyle, or culture media
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Experience with video, podcasts, or social-first content, including being in front of the camera.
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Experience using AI tools in editorial workflows
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Existing relationships with writers, contributors, creators, or industry contacts
Please include links to published work, portfolios or examples of editorial projects you’ve led.
Be part of one of Canada’s leading media organizations and help shape the future of a trusted brand. Work alongside talented journalists, creators and storytellers in a collaborative environment where ideas move quickly and innovation is encouraged.
Have a meaningful impact on audience growth, content quality and the evolution of a modern media business.
Benefits at SJC:
SJC is committed to the well-being and professional development of its employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health and Dental Benefits
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Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to online health & wellness resources through Homewood Health.
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Scholarship program available for employees’ children.
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Exclusive employee subscription rates for SJC publications.
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A complimentary 1-year Toronto Life Insider membership.
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Discounted annual GoodLife membership.
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Participation in the Perkopolis Perk Program, offering employee pricing at a wide range of retailers.
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A Workplace Built for Everyone
SJC Values
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Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
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Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
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Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
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Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
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Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet
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Accommodations at SJC
SJC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. We're committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes and work environments. If you're contacted for an interview and require any accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable experience, please let our Human Resources team know. We'll handle any information you share with complete confidentiality.
Inclusion at SJC
Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.
