One conference webinar each day from September 14 to 18 and from 21 to 25 on topics from scrollytelling to investigative journalism, service packages to revenue diversity strategies.
COVID-19 Support for Magazine Publishers, Staff and Freelancers
Resources for the BC magazine industry and others.
Job Opportunity: Editor, Douglas Magazine, Victoria
Full-time, $45,000 per year. Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity: Ad Sales Rep, WordWorks magazine
Flexible hours, part-time, work from home, commission-based (25%). Application deadline June 12, 2020.
Shaleeta Harrison, Publications Manager, LINK Magazine
“Working in magazines is a vibrant and engaging experience.”
COVID-19 devastates magazine publishing sector
Based on a nationwide survey distributed in March 2020 to publishers by a consortium of magazine associations, 154 publishers representing 394 publications across Canada estimate they will lose up to $65 million in revenues.
CBC reports on impact of crisis on local newspapers and magazines
April 9, 2020 coverage.
News release: COVID-19: The Government of Canada is taking action to support the publishing and news sectors
Brief announcement about Journalism Tax Measures and Canadian Heritage funding.
On the Coronavirus, MagsWest 2020, and all that
Conference postponed until September 2020.
Job Opportunity: Publisher, the Verdict, Vancouver
Full-time, permanent. Application deadline: March 20, 2020.
CPF Aid To Publishers 2020-2021 Program Now Open!
Forms, guidelines, and modernization plans have all been posted. Deadline: March 16, 2020
Job Opportunity: Operations Manager, Geist Magazine, Vancouver
20 hours/week, $20,800/year (approx $1,733/month). Circulation, marketing, fundraising, bookkeeping, grants, office support, possibly editorial.
Job Opportunity: Editorial Assistant (Internship), Page One Publishing, Victoria – FILLED
Part-time (28 hours/week), $21/hour, Oct./19 to Mar./20, with break between Christmas and New Year’s.
Delay to Canada Periodical Fund Aid To Publishers Program for 2020-2021
More news expected later this fall.
Job Opportunity: Graphic Design Intern, BAZOOF! Magazine – FILLED
For student or recent graduate (within 3 years), 20 hours/week, 20 weeks from September to end of January/early February, not including holiday break, $14.06/hour, Vancouver. Open until filled.
Canada Periodical Fund Information Session cancelled, will be rescheduled
Webinar/teleconference on the proposed changes to CPF’s Aid To Publishers Fund.
Digital Media Marketing and Editorial Internship, Culturally Modified, Smithers, BC – FILLED
Post-secondary students or recent graduates (within 3 years), 21 hours a week, June 12-Sept. 27, 2019, $17.50/hour. Part of the internship can be done remotely. Application deadline: June 1, 2019.
Job Opportunity: Editorial Designer, Page One Publishing, Victoria – FILLED
Page One Publishing is looking for a talented and experienced editorial designer. As a valued member of the team, you’ll thrive in a performance-driven environment that emphasizes employee leadership and accountability for delivering results. Page One Publishing, established in 1998, is one of British Columbia’s largest independent magazine publishers. Learn more about us online: http://www.pageonepublishing.ca/ […]
Job Opportunity: Advertising Sales Manager, Small Farm Canada, Victoria
32 hours/week minimum, $1,500/month plus sales commission.
Job Opportunity: Digital Publishing and Administrative Intern, Geist
As part of the online marketing team focused on expanding our readership, will have particular responsibility for strategy and campaign building, marketing and writing copy.
$14/hour, 30 hours/week, 16 weeks from August to November 2018.
Application deadline: July 20/18.
Job Opportunity: Editorial and Administrative Assistant Internship, Geist – FILLED
1/2 time position (20 hours/week), July 16-Nov. 2/18, $14/hour. Apply by July 6/18.
Making the Digital Leap Forward Research Paper
Information on features, costs, and user experience of Issuu, Zinio, Magzter, Mag+ and 3D Issue digital content delivery systems as of January 2018.
Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant Internship, Geist magazine, Vancouver – FILLED
20 hours per week, November to March, $14/hour