Managing Editor, Canadian Psychiatry Aujourd’hui 

Position Type: Full-time (Maternity Leave Replacement) Date Ad Posted: 24/04/2009

Job Region: ON - Ottawa     Application Deadline: 10/05/2009

Location: Downtown Ottawa 

The Canadian Psychiatric Association is looking for a managing editor to oversee its bimonthly news magazine, Canadian Psychiatry Aujourd’hui, for the year that the current ME is on maternity leave. Reporting to the associate executive director, the managing editor is responsible for ensuring that the association’s bimonthly medical news magazine is published in print and electronic formats on time and in accordance with editorial policies and directions recommended by the editorial board, as well as in accordance with communications objectives and administrative policies approved by CPA senior management. During the contract period, the managing editor will also be responsible for researching and presenting feasible options to transition Aujourd’hui from a print publication to a digital and possible interactive publication, as well as options to include emerging Web technologies and Web 2.0 trends as a way to help meet the CPA’s broader communications strategies.  

Responsibilities:

• Plans and ensures the content of each issue reflects the general policy directions approved by the editorial board and CPA senior management.
• Primary writer for the magazine. Researches, interviews and writes approximately 60 to 70 per cent of the content. Edits and fact-checks all content.
• Develops production calendars and editorial line-ups. Generates story ideas, conducts research, and solicits authors.
• Manages external contractors such as freelance contributors, physician writers and translators.
• Manages layout of each issue by working closely with designer.
• Posts and administers content of Aujourd'hui on the web.
• Researches options for and feasibility of Aujourd’hui moving online, and researches and proposes web innovations, such as Web 2.0 and other tools, to help meet the association’s broader communications objectives as well as increasing the interactivity elements of the newsmagazine.
• Develops annual marketing and business plans, including rate cards, circulation strategy and media kits. Liaises with advertisers and reviews orders to ensure regulatory obligations are met.
• Prepares draft annual budget and monitors approved budget
• Develops and monitors other administrative system and controls necessary for smooth operation of a bimonthly news magazine.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in journalism, publishing, communications, or related field.
• At least 3 years communications, news  writing, editorial management, and/or publishing experience in a medical, association or publishing environment, or equivalent proven knowledge.
• Strong and proven skills in writing, copy editing, and proofing complex scientific material.
• Excellent investigative, research and interviewing skills.
• Strong editing skills with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office products, specifically Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Good knowledge of Quark as well as newspaper/magazine layout and design principles.
• Experience with emerging Web technologies and Web 2.0 trends as a way to improve communication strategies and to engage membership.
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to plan, schedule, organize and prioritize.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Please email resume with covering letter to employment@cpa-apc.org. by midnight May 10, 2009.  

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those whose skills, knowledge and experience most closely match the requirements of the position. Interviews will be conducted during the week of May 10, 2009. No agencies, please. 

Compensation Type: Competitive salary with benefits – 1 year contract (June 2009-July 2010)

Contact by: Email only to employment@cpa-apc.org. Please direct all inquiries by email.

No phone calls will be accepted from candidates.  

For information about the publication visit: www.cpa-apc.org

The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) is the national voice for Canada’s 4,100 psychiatrists and more than 600 psychiatric residents dedicated to promoting an environment that fosters excellence in the provision of clinical care, education and research.   

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Short Ad:  

MANAGING EDITOR:

for clinical & policy print news magazine for a national medical organization.  Serve as the primary reporter/writer, editor; oversee the content planning, layout, production, & administrative aspects; and propose options for web innovations for transition to digital and interactive format.  Preferred candidate has relevant degree, 3 yrs experience or equivalent knowledge; very strong journalistic research, interviewing, writing, copy editing, and proofing of complex scientific material skills; proficiency in required computer tools; is detail oriented, works well under pressure and meets deadlines with minimal supervision. 1-yr contract (mat leave) with benefits. Send resume with cover letter to employment@cpa-apc.org by midnight May 10, 2009. No phone calls accepted.

Internews Network is currently seeking a Resident Journalism Advisor to be based in N’Djamena, Chad and lead a training project in N’Djamena and other locations within Chad. The Resident Advisor would set-up a training center in N’Djamena-Chad, and provide training to local journalists and managers from community radio stations from various locations in the country.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the set-up and daily operations of the production studio and training center in N’Djamena and put structures in place for trainings.
• Organize and teach seminars and workshops on a variety of topics to develop the technical capacities of local journalists and managers with varying levels of broadcast, journalism or station management experience
• Travel to the radio stations to provide one-on-one mentoring to journalism trainees, editors and radio station managers on an ongoing basis;
• Assist local community station staff with writing, research and production of stories for broadcasts;
• Coordinate and provide oversight to in-country programs to ensure synergy of Internews projects in Chad.
• Work closely with in-country partners and local civil society to assess and address information needs in the communities where the stations are located;
• Coordinate and liaise with NGOs, international organizations, and local authorities
• Hire and supervise local staff
• Provide financial and administrative oversight to the project and ensure compliance with donor regulations
• Ensure overall program goals and deliverables are met, write progress reports, and liaise with donor

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Minimum of 6 years of journalism experience, of which at least 4 years must be in radio
• Experience training/mentoring working with journalists or journalism students
• Extensive experience packaging radio reports with natural sound using digital editing programs (Adobe Edition/Cool Edit Pro)
• Fluency in French
• Project management and oversight experience, especially with USAID projects. Budget management and financial oversight experience
• Experience living and working in Africa
• Experience supervising staff
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the workplace
• Ability to travel extensively within Chad
• Must be computer literate
• Relevant University Degree

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Arabic a significant plus

TO APPLY

Interested qualified candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to careers at internews dot org (re-write in standard format), placing “RA-Chad/NDJ” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V