Bilingual Editor, Apple News Canada

Description

The successful candidate will have significant experience working in a news environment that involves making decisions about news selections for a large audience. In addition, the editor should have experience identifying engaging long-form features and accurate, helpful service pieces. They will be bilingual, capable of reading the news in English and in French with nuanced comprehension. They will have the skills to maintain professional relationships within a large organization and with major publishing partners, and experience with using data to inform journalistic decisions. Significant work history in a digital news environment is a must.

Responsibilities

• Curate the most relevant and complete news of the moment in both French and English Apple News Canada apps, as well as the Stocks and Bourse apps, and more
• Communicate with our partners, our internal teams, and editorial colleagues to ensure continuous up-time
• Identify and promote top reads for subscribers from a wide variety of partners
• Take on some early or late shifts as needed, as well as occasional weekend or holiday coverage
• Work in our rapidly changing digital environment
• Track upcoming news, calendar, and cultural moments
• Analyze, document and present results; devise plans for continuous improvement
• Work both independently and collaboratively on longer-term projects and key moments
• Follow a style guide to ensure precise display copy in English and in French.

Minimum Qualifications

• Journalistic experience in a newsroom or related news environment (7+ years)
• Fluency in English and French
• Experience selecting news and features that inform and engage a national audience using accurate, well-considered, and well-described information
• Diligent in monitoring and updating lineups in a fast-paced news environment
• Deep knowledge of the Canadian and international media landscape
• Skill at writing engaging, accurate display copy and editing copy against a style guide
• Completion of an accredited journalism program
• Flexibility to handle a changing schedule that responds to the news

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving subscription sign-ups and retaining subscribers through engaging curation
• Well-developed organizational skills; the ability to balance and complete multiple projects independently
• Experience with analyzing and presenting results clearly and effectively, including with Numbers and Keynote
• Familiarity with Apple and its products
• Terrific relationship-building skills and the instinct to be calm and collaborative under pressure
• Enthusiasm to work with international peers collaboratively across time zones

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $96,300 and $185,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.

You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.