Love technical journalism? Enjoy creating content across multiple media platforms? Interested in working with talented and fun individuals at Canada’s largest B2B media company? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions (all, even better) then Annex Business Media has a role for you.
We have an opportunity for an experienced editor to join our construction group, specifically for the brand Rock to Road. Rock to Road is the only B2B brand serving Canada’s massive aggregates and roadbuilding sector and is a critical information source to its industry. We are looking for someone to guide our content in innovative and creative ways, including in print, online, across social media, and through multi-media platforms, such as podcasts, videos, and events (live and virtual).
You’ll also get the chance to work with a media group that knows the business inside and out. You will appreciate the autonomy to get the job done, as well as the support and encouragement to launch your best ideas.
What you will do:
- Embed yourself in the industry to ensure our readers are in the know when it comes to industry news, business and production trends, forward thinking brands and sector experts, products/technology and industry happenings.
- Develop products around industry-leading content, choosing the best platform to make this a “must-read” “must follow,” “must share,” and “must subscribe” brand.
- Partner with freelance writers and industry contributors, edit copy from industry experts, and ensure the quality and timeliness of online content.
- Drive our digital products, including websites, e-news, social media, video, webinars, podcasts and more in our quest to reach readers wherever they are.
- Attend industry events (live and virtual) to better connect with your audience.
- Help create content and marketing around existing and new workshops and conferences.
- Build and foster relationships with industry associations and partners.
- Innovate and act on emerging trends and needs within the media world and new technologies in your industry.
What the ideal Annex candidate looks like:
- In addition to a degree/diploma in journalism or related field, you have four or more years’ experience in editing, writing or journalism.
- Experience covering technical or business sectors is an asset.
- Proven comfort with all forms of media communication, including print, websites, video and social media.
- Valid driver’s license and eagerness to travel within and outside Canada.
- Ability to work together to achieve the best results and proven can do/will do attitude. You take ownership over all you do.
- Great organizational abilities, as well as strong computer skills.
- Outgoing personality and comfort in social settings.
- Track record of going above and beyond to deliver the unexpected.
- Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving media business, and your work ethic shines.
- Capable of working remotely from a home office as well as in one of our office locations as required.
What we offer:
To make sure our employees are well taken care of, we provide them with flexible hours, a comprehensive benefits package, progressive vacation entitlement, additional paid days off throughout the year, continuing education opportunities, profit sharing and all the tools needed to get their job done from one of our modern offices through our hybrid scheduling (2 days in office/3 days remote) or wherever they happen to be that day. They also enjoy a 35-hour work week that ends at 1:30 pm on Fridays.
If all of this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, please send a cover letter, resumé, and links to writing samples to, talent@annexbusinessmedia.com .