Location of position: Montreal

Responsibilities

The Sélection editorial team is looking for an Editor who will be mainly responsible for the development of original articles and adaptations for Sélection. Works with freelance writers and writers-on-contract, and develops a writer network sufficient for the magazine's needs. Supervises the work of editors involved in article development. The Editor must assist in the planning of the content of the magazine and ensure that it respects the spirit, tone and image of the Sélection du Reader’s Digest brand.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in arts, journalism, literature, communications or translation.
• 3 to 5 years' journalistic or publishing experience, in the Quebec market.

Skills / Aptitudes

• Superior writing and editing skills in French.
• Bilingual, with excellent comprehension of written English.
• Some practical knowledge of the graphic arts, design, printing and desktop publishing.
• Ability to lead and motivate editorial staff.
• Ability to work under pressure, on budget and to agreed schedules.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with outside writers and to get the best quality of work.
• Ability to liaise effectively with other departments and Reader’s Digest teams in other locations.

Location of position: Montreal

Responsibilities

This key position in Reader’s Digest Canada’s marketing team will be responsible for all circulation activities for all RDC magazines including strategy, planning and development. The Circulation Director will provide guidance and direction to the company’s circulation department and is responsible for developing circulation processes and monitoring overall performance of marketing efforts to ensure maximum effectiveness.

• Oversees all facets of circulation (acquisition and renewals) for all company publications.
• Reviews, approves and manages circulation budget for all RDC magazines.  Works with staff to achieve profit targets.
• Guides and motivates the team to strategize and implement ideas and solutions.  Oversees the development of new marketing ideas.
• Develops circulation marketing objectives as well as long- and short-term strategy.  Monitors performance against goals.
• Approves plans and policies related circulation’s marketing efforts and activities.
• Collaborates with a variety of functional areas such as Finance, Digital Media, and Database Marketing.
• Develops ideas, marketing plans and budgets for any new magazine launches.
• Works with staff to identify and capture target audience for circulation acquisition and retention efforts.
• Analyzes market trends and recommends new approaches to planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business or equivalent field of study.
• Minimum of 10 years of applicable circulation and/or direct marketing experience.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage constant change.  Able to lead, motivate and empower others to reach department objectives.
• Excellent analytical skills.  Ability to analyze issues and break them down into their component parts.  Ability to make rational judgments based on relevant information.
• Ability to speak clearly and write in a clear, concise manner.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision making abilities including the ability to consider short- and long-term implications of decisions.
• Strong organizational skills required including a demonstrated ability to plan and organize work to achieve results.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, intermediate Excel required.
• Perfectly Bilingual, verbal and written

Location of position: Montreal

Responsibilities

Project Management

Managing project execution and implementation of assigned digital projects:  web content and production projects, web development projects and the list of the digital department projects.

This includes:

• Developing and managing workback schedules
• Effectively supervises marketing tactics/plans within budget and ensures all projects are delivered on time.  Identifies required changes to the project scope/budget and timelines to ensure the planned project plan. Ensure that all stakeholders obtain and process supplier quotations and monitors, tracks and maintains budget expenditures and timelines.
• Translating business needs into functional specifications and actionable work plans.
• Validating the feasibility of the projects
• Contributing to the development of program mechanics
• Lead multidisciplinary taskforces to ensure that each involved department is on track with project milestones and keeps team on track to achieve on-time, on-budget and on-strategy tactical plans
• Review and proofread marketing materials for content accuracy and tone while also focusing on identified project objectives, foals, positioning and branding.  Recommend changes and revise content in order to meet project objectives.
• Ensure project consistency, offer and project quality assurance
• Executing front end quality control and ensuring that back end quality control has been done by each stakeholder
• Attending marketing team meetings as required
• Archiving and documenting all department projects for future access; create documentation repository
• Work with cross functional teams to gain an understanding of product/service updates and offerings to meet marketing communication objectives
• Manage delivery of multiple marketing projects simultaneously
• Ensure proper approval has been received through the internal contract process for all vendors before project work is started and document

Process implementation

• Implementing process to maximise the group efficencie, productivity and quality in collaboratio with the Manager
• Develop and implement tools and processes to ensure proper project management as required, including post-mortems
• Ensuring that the process is followed by all team members

Education / Experience

• Bachelor of Communication, Marketing or technical diploma/degree from a recognized post secondary institution
• PMP accreditation is an asset
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in project management for digital projects
• Must have knowledge of digital platforms and an understanding of how people use them
• Must have experience in facilitating the delivery of online interactive production
• Experience in creative project management tools and processes
• Extensive and detailed knowledge of internet and/or software development technologies
• Working knowledge of enterprise web server hardware platforms and configurations
• Experience managing multiple projects at the same time
• Proficient skills in MS Office Suite including MS Project or equivalent
• Knowledge of direct marketing is an asset

Qualities / Aptitudes

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Advanced negotiation and consensus-building skills, tact and diplomacy
• Team player
• Proactive and problem-solving skills
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• High ability to handle various tasks with strict deadlines
• High level of autonomy
• Perfectly bilingual, oral and written; excellent writing skills in both languages

Location of position:  Toronto

The Advertising Sales Intern position assists Sales Analyst and Account Managers in day-to-day functions of advertising tasks. They will liaise with internal departments and occasionally external agencies and clients. As a team player in the advertising sales department, the Intern is also responsible for being the liaison between the Montreal - Vancouver - Toronto Advertising Sales teams.

Hours/week: 14 hours

Department: Integrated Sales

Duration: 3 months (flexible)

Location: 250 Bloor Street East, Suite 502, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1E6

Responsibilities

Assisting the sales team in:

• Administration - filing, sorting
• Sourcing of editorial mentions
• Mailings/couriers- magazines, media kits, promotion material
• Review of paginations and mock-up binders
• Production quotes
• New prospects –sourcing and identification
• Brainstorming of ideas
• Competitive analysis
• Keeping the Comp List current
• Attending weekly sales meetings
• Organizing storage and shelving
• Coordinating special events

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in progress or completed
• Ability to work independently
• Willing-to-learn attitude
• Show initiative and flexibility
• Creative thinker
• Detail oriented
• Discretion in handling confidential data

Location of position: Toronto

Position Summary:

This position works closely with the sales, creative solutions and production teams as well as clients in order to maximize efficiency and quality of work for all RDMedia assets (including print, digital, database, contests and social media).

The incumbent is responsible for the project management and implementation of all assigned Marketing Solutions programs in collaboration with the Marketing Solutions team. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, project management and execution of sold programs (single or multi-title), and assigned Integrated Marketing Solutions programs in collaboration with the Marketing Solutions team such as, but not limited to:
  - Print: advertorials
  - Digital programs: microsites, e-blasts, online advertising
  - Promotional contests (through Reader’s Digest sites and through Facebook)
  - Social media: iPad advertising, Facebook sponsorships
  - Database initiatives: MYH & VOH booklets
• Participate in all respective Client briefings in order to execute and deliver sold programs based on the needs and objectives of each and every Client
• Manage copywriting, translations and proof-reading for respective programs
• Responsible for development of Facebook and iPad house ads for Reader’s Digest, Sélection, Best Health and Our Canada
• Responsible for 3 recurring Best Health contests – in magazine and online
  Secure supplier quotes for direct mail programs and collateral elements
  Developing and managing workback schedules

Education / Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Business Administration from a recognized post-secondary institution or related field
• 3-5 years+ previous experience ideally in an agency setting dealing with multiple media platforms
• Experience in facilitating contests
• Experience in working with social media platforms / programs
• Experience in digital platforms
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, specifically PowerPoint. Intermediate Excel required.

Qualities / Aptitudes

• Ability to handle many projects at the same time and work under significant pressure
  Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft office, particularly Power Point presentations and Excel spreadsheets
• Effective communication to all parties internal & external
• Effective problem solving ability – technical, logistical, communication
• Ability to manage budgets
• Level and quality of co-operation engendered within department, division and company as well as with suppliers
• A calm demeanor, a positive attitude and a natural tendency to see the lighter side of things
• Solve day-to-day problems as encountered
• Deal objectively with different opinions and criticism while being able to express and rationalize your own opinion
• Consultative approach, new projects, budgets, program components and timelines
• Takes initiative, is proactive and has a keen sense of responsibility
• A love for detail, organization and timely follow up
• Pride in taking ideas, and knowing how to implement seeing them through to fruition
• Flexibility to receive and evaluate differing opinions