Part-Time Senior Line Editor Position

Job summary

Collaborate with the Executive Director and Editorial Committee to shape each issue of Senior Line from concept through publication, working with designers, writers, volunteers, and the JSABC team. Maintain the magazine’s established brand and voice while developing relevant content that informs, entertains, and connects seniors.

Job details

This is a substantive part-time role for an experienced editorial professional who combines strong writing instincts, cultural curiosity, and relationship-building skills. The Editor works in close, ongoing collaboration with the Executive Director, who plays a hands-on role in layout, design, and production. Together, they shape each issue from concept to publication. The ideal candidate is a communicative, self-directed partner who brings both editorial judgment and creative initiative. They will work alongside an Editorial Committee of community volunteers, a graphic designer/typesetter, volunteer and community writers, and the JSABC team to produce a magazine that informs, entertains, and connects seniors across BC. About Senior Line Magazine Senior Line is the flagship publication of the Jewish Seniors Alliance of British Columbia — a trusted voice serving BC's senior community. Published twice-annually, Senior Line delivers community news, health information, advocacy updates, arts coverage, and engaging features that reflect the values, dignity, and vitality of older adults across the province and around the world. As a publication of JSABC, Senior Line proudly reflects Jewish community values, perspectives, and events alongside content of broad interest to seniors of all backgrounds. We are seeking a skilled and community-minded editor to carry forward this proud tradition — honouring the publication's established brand and voice while thoughtfully evolving its reach and relevance for today's readers.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with the Executive Director and Editorial Committee to shape each issue of Senior Line from concept through publication, working with designers, writers, volunteers, and the JSABC team. Maintain the magazine’s established brand and voice while developing relevant content that informs, entertains, and connects seniors.

Requirements

The role calls for an experienced editorial professional with strong writing instincts, editorial judgment, cultural curiosity, and relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate is communicative, self-directed, collaborative, and able to contribute creative initiative in a community-focused publication environment.

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• self-direction · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Line Editing
• Editorial Judgment
• Writing
• Copy Editing
• Content Development
• Magazine Production
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Self-Direction
• Creative Initiative
• Collaboration
• Cultural Awareness
• Community Engagement

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership

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