Senior Editor
The Walrus, Canada’s celebrated magazine of ideas and culture, has an opening for a senior editor. This staff position could be full- or part-time and will be located at the magazine’s office in Toronto.
Responsibilities
- Participating in all editorial production and story meetings
- Generating story ideas and assisting in the development of web ideas based on the magazine’s content
- Editing magazine features
Qualifications
- At least five years of editing experience with a magazine, newspaper, or web publication
- Strong familiarity with the magazine’s print and web presence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and willingness to collaborate
- Familiarity with the structure of the charitable, non-profit Walrus Foundation and its mandate
- Background in or extensive knowledge of politics, public policy, and environmental issues would be an asset
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by 5pm EST on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, to managing editor Jared Bland at jared@walrusmagazine.com. Only applicants chosen for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted — no phone inquiries, please.
National Retail Sales
The Walrus magazine (and walrusmagazine.com) is seeking a truly exceptional sales professional to join its print and online sales team to build and service national and local retail advertisers.
Requirements
- Previous media sales experience with magazines
- Proven national and retail sales ability
- Excellent proposal writing and presenting skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent database management skills
- Excellent research skills
- Proven record in developing and maintaining a defined territory, up-to-date client records, followup, and closing
- Self-motivated, organized, dedicated, and disciplined
- Attention to detail, very hard-working, professional, team player
- Ability and willingness to make the high volume of calls, high volume of meetings, and do all client services surrounding sales
We want someone who cares about The Walrus, and wants to help move mountains with us! Please submit résumé, cover letter, and references to fiona.wilson@walrusmagazine.com.
