Media Matters is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support our editorial, digital media, audience engagement, and business development initiatives across print, web, email, video, and social media platforms. Reporting to the Publisher, this role works collaboratively with editorial, sales, and digital teams to help create, distribute, and optimize engaging industry content while supporting audience and advertiser growth.

This position is ideal for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about journalism, storytelling, digital publishing, marketing, and media communications. The Editorial Assistant will gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, audience engagement, multimedia production, and media sales support in a fast-paced publishing environment.

Job Description:

• Develop, write, edit, and proofread content for magazines, websites, newsletters, and social media platforms
• Generate original stories and contribute to daily industry news coverage
• Conduct interviews and assist in writing feature stories and product spotlights
• Adapt and distribute content across digital and social media channels
• Write and optimize headlines, meta descriptions, and tags using SEO/AEO best practices
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating digital content campaigns across web, email, and social platforms
• Support email marketing initiatives including newsletters, targeted campaigns, and audience communications
• Validate and maintain subscriber and advertiser contact information and databases
• Monitor analytics and campaign performance to identify opportunities for audience growth and engagement
• Coordinate content uploads and updates through content management systems
• Collaborate with editorial, sales, and marketing teams on special projects and promotional initiatives
• Perform outbound calls to identify key contacts, qualify opportunities, and support relationship development
• Assist in developing outreach strategies and targeted email/drip campaigns
• Support the sales team with media proposals, campaign coordination, and administrative tasks
• Describe products, services, publications, and advertising opportunities to prospective clients and subscribers
• Track and maintain department metrics, records, and campaign reporting
• Assist with CRM updates and maintaining organized sales and marketing records
• Attend industry events and trade shows as required

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) a program in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Eligible to work under the Canada Summer Jobs program (ages 15?30, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee protection status, and possess a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN))
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
• Basic understanding of SEO/AEO, email marketing, digital publishing, and marketing concepts
• Familiarity with WordPress, CRM systems, or content management systems is an asset
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, or similar tools is an asset
• Exposure to Google Analytics or analytics platforms is an asset
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail
• Interest in media, publishing, digital communications, audience engagement, and sales strategy

For more information on us, please visit collisionrepairmag.com and mediamatters.ca

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Eligible to work under the Canada Summer Jobs program (ages 15?30, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee protection status, and possess a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN))

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• Journalism: 1 year (preferred)
• B2B sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Social media marketing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person