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Job: Assistant Editor, EVENT Magazine
Regular part-time (25-29 hours/week) starting Sept. 19, 2022. $25.03/hour to start. Douglas College, New Westminster campus. M-F 9-5 with occasional shifts evenings/weekends, at Coquitlam campus. Modified/flexible/hybrid work may be considered.
Practicum Placement Opportunities: Vancouver Magazine & Western Living Magazine
Applications always open. Placements are unpaid and for-credit.
Digital Publishing Intern, Geist Magazine
32 hours/ week, $21.50/hour, July 18/22-March 20/23. Office located in Gastown, Vancouver. A hybrid remote and in-office schedule possible. Application deadline July 3/22.
Upcoming Magazine Submissions, Contests and Other Deadlines
Which MagsBC member magazines are open for submissions and having contests, what kinds of content they accept, and until when. Updated June 8, 2022.
Take Your Magazine to the Next Level: Case Studies in Innovation, June 21 & 22, 2022
North American magazine veterans discuss what worked, what didn’t, and what’s to be learned. Come join the conversation!
“Doctor” Sessions: Keep Your Magazine Healthy, June 2022
Get personalized help with your magazine’s projects from experts.
Creative Industries Week 2022
And member social. Highlights from May 17 and 18, 2022 events in Victoria, BC.
Alice Cho, Graphic Designer & Art Director
An interview with designer Alice Cho, whose art direction and design experience spans editorial, marketing, user experience, apparel, and branding. Interview by Kimia Heydari.
CANCELLED: Workshop: Pitching Intensive
Improve your pitching game and make new connections with editors.
Jobs: Freelance Writer and Freelance Graphic Designer, Adbusters
Hybrid work based out of Vancouver. Hours and compensation to be negotiated, based on monthly stipend of $1K-$2K.
Webinar: It’s Not ALL Bad, May 17, 2022
10 trends and publishing lessons from an unprecedented year
Funding Webinar: CPF Business Innovation, April 20, 2022
Josée Shank and Steven Burns will present information and answer questions.
Workshop: Advanced Crowdfunding Strategies for Magazines, Apr 26, 2022
A hands-on workshop demystifying the world of crowdfunding for publishing projects
Job: Literary Editor, The Capilano Review
$38,500, 26 hours/week (some hours can be worked from home), $65/monthly benefits allowance, annual cost of living increase of 4.35%. Apply by April 15. Starts June 1.
Job: Publisher, Room Magazine – FILLED
Permanent, full-time (38 hours/week), work-from-home position starting May 1. $20/hour + health benefits + 2 weeks paid vacation.
Upcoming Events and Professional Development, Mar. 24, 2022
Conferences and professional development of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Job: Magazine Editor, Universus Media Group Inc.
Full-time, $60-$80K/year, can work remotely. Main focus: Canadian Auto Dealer magazine.
Upcoming Magazine Submissions, Contests and Other Deadlines
Which MagsBC member magazines are open for submissions and having contests, what kinds of content they accept, and until when. Updated Mar. 17/22.
Mar 29, 2022: Anti-Oppressive Copyediting Workshop
A hands-on workshop for magazine professionals on copyediting with a focus on anti-oppression and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Mar 19, 2022: The Magazine Editors Summit
Bringing editors from across Canada together to discuss the current landscape of magazine editing. Keynote by Catherine Hernandez.
Kim Werker, Co-Founder & Publisher, Digits & Threads
— By Crystal Peng, freelance writer and MagsBC intern, January 7, 2022 Over the last decade and a half, Kim Werker has established herself in
Workshop, Mar 1: House Style: Anti-Oppressive Copyediting with andrea bennett
A hands-on workshop for magazine professionals on copyediting with a focus on anti-oppression and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Job Opportunity: Indigenous Brilliance Podcast Animator Contract, Room Magazine
$1000 contract mid-February to mid-March to create one 2-5 minute animation for Indigenous Brilliance podcast.
Job Opportunity: Listings Editor, Preview – FILLED
FILLED. 80-90 hours/issue x 5 issues/year. Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Can be done remotely. Application deadline: Jan. 17/22.
Workshop, Feb 8: Set Up & Stretch: Office Ergonomics
A hands-on workshop for magazine professionals on proper sitting posture, easy stretching exercises and setting up an ergonomic home office.
Webinars, Feb 15-16: Diversifying Revenues & Readers: Exporting
Webinar series: exporting your magazine, opportunities/pitfalls of internationalizing content, rights, contracts, licensing, CPF grants, syndication, distribution, subscriptions
Upcoming Magazine Submissions, Contests and Other Deadlines
Which MagsBC member magazines are receiving submissions and having contests, and until when.
Webinar, Nov. 17/21: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
With Tiana Field-Ridley, Mental Health Commission of Canada. 11 a.m. PT; MagsBC and AMPA members can register for free.
Job Opportunity: Lifestyle Editor, YAM magazine, Victoria – FILLED
$50,000/year, hybrid work environment (Victoria office/home) with a 4-day flexible work week. Position open until filled.
Got a Cultural Event You’d Like to Put On?
Apply for funding from Access Copyright Foundation’s Events Grant program by November 1!
Funding Webinar Oct 27, 2021: CPF Special Measures for Journalism
With David Harkness, Program Manager, Business Innovation and Collective Initiatives, CPF, Canadian Heritage. Registration is free.
Upcoming Events and Professional Development
Conferences, webinars and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Job Opportunity: Associate Editor, Geist Magazine, Vancouver
30 hours/week @ $22.50/hour + benefits package, 4 weeks’ vacation. Based in Vancouver, BC office but some flexibility for a hybrid remote schedule possible. Application deadline Oct. 26/21.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept. 30, 2021
Includes a short list of resources showcasing Indigenous voices and experiences so that settlers may learn about Indigenous world views, issues and perspectives, as well as other diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility resources.
The State of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the Canadian Magazine Industry – 2021 Survey Results
By Zenev and Associates based on 2021 Jan-Mar feedback from publishers, staff, freelancers and others in the Canadian magazine industry. AMPA/MagsBC initiative.
Upcoming Events and Professional Development
Conferences, webinars and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Upcoming Magazine Submissions, Contests and Other Deadlines
Of interest to our BC magazine members and professionals. Includes contests and award competitions.
Job Opportunity: Social Media Manager (Internship), Island Parent – CANCELLED
20 hours/week, $17.19/hour, 20 weeks (not including winter break) from Oct. 1/21 to Feb. 22/22. Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity: Community and Distribution Manager (Internship), Island Parent – CANCELLED
20 hours/week, $17.19/hour, 20 weeks (not including winter break) from Oct. 1/21 to Feb. 22/22. Position open until filled.
Webinar, Sept. 27/21: Social Media is the New Website: Strategies for Magazines
Social media accounts are becoming the face of a magazine. Marketer Kayi Wong shares tips on putting your best face forward.
Job Opportunity: Emerging Leader (ED/Publisher/EIC), Geist Magazine – FILLED
Executive Director, Publisher, or Editor-in-Chief. Full-time (35 hours/week), $40-45K/year, 4 weeks vacation, flexible schedule.
Webinar, Oct. 6: Selling Digital Advertising to Clients Who Prefer Print
Publisher Danielle Labrie of Annex Business Media shares trends and tips with the magazine industry.
Update on Federal Funding for Magazines in 2021-2022
Canada Periodical Fund and Canada Council for the Arts funding.
Vancouver Literary Arts Centre Society Dissolved
Plans for a Vancouver Literary Arts Centre, which we had hoped would include offices, storage, event and retail spaces at reasonable rates, shelved.
Webinar Sept. 14, 2021: Marketing Your Magazine’s Podcast
Michelle Allison and Stacy Bradshaw of Annex Business Media share their top tips.
Job Opportunity: Media Sales and Customer Relations Representative, Horse Community Journals
In Sidney, BC office, 32 to 35 hours/week depending on workload, wage commensurate with experience. Anticipated start date: September 9, 2021.
Job Opportunity: Communications, Marketing and Events Coordinator, MagsBC
One-year contract, $28/hour, full-time except for July 2022 (1/2 time), unpaid 2-week winter break. Applicants must be able to work in Vancouver as needed. Application deadline: July 28, 2021.
Upcoming Magazine Submission, Contest and Other Deadlines as of July 9, 2021
Of interest to MagsBC members and BC-based freelancers. Includes contests and calls for submissions.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of July 9, 2021
Conferences, webinars and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
COVID-19 News Related to BC Magazine Publishers, Staff, Freelancers, and Others
Resources for the BC magazine industry and others.
