OLDF is looking for recent grads, youths and students to join and head our summer editorial team for our online magazines. You will have a hand in managing the day-to-day editorial responsibilities, using your skills and expertise to monitor workflow and support the editorial staff.
Ontario Learning Development Foundation (OLDF) is a registered charity in Canada that performs training and educational services for youths, children, new immigrants, and seniors. Our mission is to transform our communities through integrated educational and community-response empowerment initiatives for children, youth, new immigrants and their families.

Position Overview

• Plan, write, and assign stories, coordinate and edit the online copy of the magazine.

• Assist in recruiting other members of the publication team

• Manage the workflow of a quarterly magazine from initial concept to publication online.

• Ensure the magazine achieves publication target dates on time and within budget.

• Ensure a high standard of content, in terms of subject matter, grammar, style, and accuracy.

• Oversee layout and design, bringing a sense of creativity and flair to the task.

• Engage and manage relationships with freelance writers, photographers and graphic artists.

• Work with potential advertisers to encourage long-term business relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a team of creative people

• Passion to empower themselves and other youths.

• University degree in Journalism, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising or Arts

• Proficient user of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop and Acrobat)

• Degree or Diploma in Journalism, English Literature, Creative Writing or a related field.

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in magazine editing and management.

• Exceptional verbal and specially written communication skills (Canadian Press Style).

• Must have strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills

• Effective organizational skills and ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.

Time Commitment

• Flexible hours with team meetings, approx. 30 hours/week

• Must be available for a 9 week contract

• Salary: $17.85 per hour

• Number of positions - 3

• Start Date - May 2026

Since this is a funded position by Canada Summer Job grants, all applicants must be a youth (Citizen, Permanent resident or Conventional Refugee) between 15 -30 years of age to qualify.
We want to thank all those that apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We request no emails, faxes, phone calls, social media posts or requests to meet.