Digital Editor - Canadian Grocer
Top Benefits
About the role
This role is remote 4 days per week and in the office one day per week at 2300 Yonge Street in Toronto, Canada.
About EnsembleIQ
EnsembleIQ is the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth throughout the path to purchase. We help retail, technology, consumer goods, healthcare and hospitality professionals make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage. EnsembleIQ delivers the most trusted business intelligence from leading industry experts, creative marketing solutions and impactful event experiences that connect best-in-class suppliers and service providers with our vibrant business-building communities. Our vision is to be the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth for retail, technology, consumer goods, healthcare and hospitality professionals.
About Canadian Grocer:
Canadian Grocer is the most influential brand among key decision-makers in the Canadian Grocery industry. For 140 years, retail head office executives, buyers, store owners, franchisees and managers have turned to Canadian Grocer for trusted, timely information on important issues, trends, innovations and products. No other industry media can match the expertise, industry knowledge and reporting of Canadian Grocer’s award-winning editorial team.
About the Role
Are you a passionate storyteller with a knack for digital media and a deep interest in the food retail industry? Canadian Grocer is seeking a Digital Editor to elevate our content strategy and expand our online presence. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in creating, curating, and amplifying engaging content across all our digital platforms, enhancing discoverability and fostering a vibrant community.
As our Digital Editor, you will be the driving force behind Canadian Grocer's digital content. You'll combine your strong writing and editing skills with a sharp understanding of digital trends and technologies to produce authoritative and insightful content. This role requires exceptional organizational abilities, a proactive approach to cultivating industry relationships, and a hyper-focus on optimizing content for maximum reach and engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation & Editorial Operations
- Multichannel Production: Pitch, write, and edit high-quality content for our website, social media, and five weekly newsletters.
- Freelance Management: Oversee assignments for freelance writers, ensuring all external contributions meet our quality and accuracy standards.
- Quality Control: Proofread all materials and supervise the layout of video, images, and graphics to ensure a cohesive visual identity.
- Logistics: Manage the digital editorial calendar and monthly digital content budgets while ensuring compliance with copyright and privacy standards.
Digital Strategy & SEO
- Brand Amplification: Maintain a consistent social media presence (3x daily) to drive brand awareness and community engagement.
- Performance Tracking: Implement and track KPIs using SEO best practices. You will provide weekly, quarterly, and yearly performance updates to brand leadership.
- Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of the curve regarding digital marketing trends, SEO tools, and emerging technologies to refine our overall strategy.
Community & Relationship Building
- Networking: Cultivate relationships with industry sources, columnists, and key stakeholders to strengthen the Canadian Grocer community.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Digital Ops, and the Art Department to optimize and monetize content strategies.
Event Coverage
- Represent the brand at both digital and physical industry events.
- Provide occasional "on-the-scene" coverage during evenings or weekends for breaking news and special reports.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Professional Background: 5+ years of proven experience as a Digital Editor (B2B experience is highly preferred).
- Industry Passion: A strong interest in the retailing industry, specifically within the food and grocery sector.
- Proven Track Record: A robust portfolio of published digital work that demonstrates your ability to engage a professional audience.
Technical Skills & Digital Savvy
- Editorial Excellence: Exceptional writing, copywriting, and proofreading skills, with a mastery of Canadian Press (CP) Style.
- Platform Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g., Drupal), Google Analytics, and social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite).
- Design & Web Basics: Proficiency in Photoshop (or similar photo editing tools) and a functional knowledge of HTML.
- SEO & Growth: In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices and experience using modern marketing and analytics tools to drive discoverability.
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Organization: Superior time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Innovation: A creative, problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail and a pulse on the latest digital technology and social media trends.
- Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build relationships with industry sources and internal teams.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation package including extended health, vision and tax-free long-term disability, as well as 100% company-paid dental, life/AD&D, and short-term disability. Our financial planning benefits include a Group RRSP and RESP, monthly internet stipend, and a holistic well-being program. We provide generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a supportive EAP within our award-winning, high-performance collaborative culture.
To support your growth, we provide a robust career development pathway featuring continuous feedback, specialized skills training, and strong leadership. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and have a DEIB Council dedicated to fostering an environment where every voice is heard and innovation is driven by our diverse perspectives
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 CAD + benefits per year. Our salary ranges are determined by role, skills, experience, education and location.
Job Status: This posting is for an existing position.
AI Disclosure: AI screens, assesses, or selects applicants for this position. These tools assist our talent team but do not replace human judgement. Our talent team makes the final hiring decision.
Check out what it's like to work at EnsembleIQ. https://www.comparably.com/companies/ensembleiq
EnsembleIQ is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations at all stages through recruitment and employment in accordance with Human Rights and accommodation legislation upon request.
About EnsembleIQ
EnsembleIQ is a North American business intelligence company delivering insightful information and actionable connections. Using our market expertise throughout the entire path to purchase in retail, retail technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and hospitality, we help professionals make informed business decisions and gain a competitive advantage. We offer creative solutions that connect suppliers and service providers with our business-building communities. Through our diverse capabilities, we provide our markets with unrivaled digital, social, event, research, marketing services and strategic print offerings. To learn more about EnsembleIQ, visit ensembleiq.com.
Digital Editor - Canadian Grocer
Top Benefits
About the role
This role is remote 4 days per week and in the office one day per week at 2300 Yonge Street in Toronto, Canada.
About EnsembleIQ
EnsembleIQ is the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth throughout the path to purchase. We help retail, technology, consumer goods, healthcare and hospitality professionals make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage. EnsembleIQ delivers the most trusted business intelligence from leading industry experts, creative marketing solutions and impactful event experiences that connect best-in-class suppliers and service providers with our vibrant business-building communities. Our vision is to be the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth for retail, technology, consumer goods, healthcare and hospitality professionals.
About Canadian Grocer:
Canadian Grocer is the most influential brand among key decision-makers in the Canadian Grocery industry. For 140 years, retail head office executives, buyers, store owners, franchisees and managers have turned to Canadian Grocer for trusted, timely information on important issues, trends, innovations and products. No other industry media can match the expertise, industry knowledge and reporting of Canadian Grocer’s award-winning editorial team.
About the Role
Are you a passionate storyteller with a knack for digital media and a deep interest in the food retail industry? Canadian Grocer is seeking a Digital Editor to elevate our content strategy and expand our online presence. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in creating, curating, and amplifying engaging content across all our digital platforms, enhancing discoverability and fostering a vibrant community.
As our Digital Editor, you will be the driving force behind Canadian Grocer's digital content. You'll combine your strong writing and editing skills with a sharp understanding of digital trends and technologies to produce authoritative and insightful content. This role requires exceptional organizational abilities, a proactive approach to cultivating industry relationships, and a hyper-focus on optimizing content for maximum reach and engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation & Editorial Operations
- Multichannel Production: Pitch, write, and edit high-quality content for our website, social media, and five weekly newsletters.
- Freelance Management: Oversee assignments for freelance writers, ensuring all external contributions meet our quality and accuracy standards.
- Quality Control: Proofread all materials and supervise the layout of video, images, and graphics to ensure a cohesive visual identity.
- Logistics: Manage the digital editorial calendar and monthly digital content budgets while ensuring compliance with copyright and privacy standards.
Digital Strategy & SEO
- Brand Amplification: Maintain a consistent social media presence (3x daily) to drive brand awareness and community engagement.
- Performance Tracking: Implement and track KPIs using SEO best practices. You will provide weekly, quarterly, and yearly performance updates to brand leadership.
- Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of the curve regarding digital marketing trends, SEO tools, and emerging technologies to refine our overall strategy.
Community & Relationship Building
- Networking: Cultivate relationships with industry sources, columnists, and key stakeholders to strengthen the Canadian Grocer community.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Digital Ops, and the Art Department to optimize and monetize content strategies.
Event Coverage
- Represent the brand at both digital and physical industry events.
- Provide occasional "on-the-scene" coverage during evenings or weekends for breaking news and special reports.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Professional Background: 5+ years of proven experience as a Digital Editor (B2B experience is highly preferred).
- Industry Passion: A strong interest in the retailing industry, specifically within the food and grocery sector.
- Proven Track Record: A robust portfolio of published digital work that demonstrates your ability to engage a professional audience.
Technical Skills & Digital Savvy
- Editorial Excellence: Exceptional writing, copywriting, and proofreading skills, with a mastery of Canadian Press (CP) Style.
- Platform Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g., Drupal), Google Analytics, and social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite).
- Design & Web Basics: Proficiency in Photoshop (or similar photo editing tools) and a functional knowledge of HTML.
- SEO & Growth: In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices and experience using modern marketing and analytics tools to drive discoverability.
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Organization: Superior time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Innovation: A creative, problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail and a pulse on the latest digital technology and social media trends.
- Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build relationships with industry sources and internal teams.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation package including extended health, vision and tax-free long-term disability, as well as 100% company-paid dental, life/AD&D, and short-term disability. Our financial planning benefits include a Group RRSP and RESP, monthly internet stipend, and a holistic well-being program. We provide generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a supportive EAP within our award-winning, high-performance collaborative culture.
To support your growth, we provide a robust career development pathway featuring continuous feedback, specialized skills training, and strong leadership. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and have a DEIB Council dedicated to fostering an environment where every voice is heard and innovation is driven by our diverse perspectives
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 CAD + benefits per year. Our salary ranges are determined by role, skills, experience, education and location.
Job Status: This posting is for an existing position.
AI Disclosure: AI screens, assesses, or selects applicants for this position. These tools assist our talent team but do not replace human judgement. Our talent team makes the final hiring decision.
Check out what it's like to work at EnsembleIQ. https://www.comparably.com/companies/ensembleiq
EnsembleIQ is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations at all stages through recruitment and employment in accordance with Human Rights and accommodation legislation upon request.
About EnsembleIQ
EnsembleIQ is a North American business intelligence company delivering insightful information and actionable connections. Using our market expertise throughout the entire path to purchase in retail, retail technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and hospitality, we help professionals make informed business decisions and gain a competitive advantage. We offer creative solutions that connect suppliers and service providers with our business-building communities. Through our diverse capabilities, we provide our markets with unrivaled digital, social, event, research, marketing services and strategic print offerings. To learn more about EnsembleIQ, visit ensembleiq.com.