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About the Role

The English Editorial Coordinator reports to the Editorial Manager and works closely with the English Editor and the communications, digital and fundraising teams to raise awareness across Canada of MSF’s medical humanitarian work. This role ensures adherence to MSF style guidelines and voice in all written English content, and may write, translate, edit, or review written and digital content in English.

Responsibilities

• Review English-language materials for accuracy, quality, brand guidelines, EDI recommendations, and digital best practices (SEO, AEO, GEO).
• Propose and create English marketing copy for campaigns and communications products.
• Stay informed of MSF's international projects and operational updates for accurate communication.
• Support the English Editor with copy editing for various departments.
• Support the Fundraising Department with editorial review of donor-focused content.
• Collaborate with digital teams to ensure compelling and accurate digital content.
• Support the English Editor with editing for Dispatches magazine and the annual Impact report.
• Ensure consistency with MSF branding guidelines, voice, and values across all English materials.
• Provide in-house English copy-editing support to other departments as requested.

Requirements

• Experience in English proofreading, copy editing, and writing.
• Experience working in communications, marketing, publishing, journalism, or agency environments.
• Experience writing or adapting English marketing, fundraising, or advocacy copy.
• Demonstrated understanding of audience-centred writing, marketing, and digital engagement principles.
• Experience editing and optimizing content for digital channels (web, email, social media).
• Working knowledge of digital content best practices (SEO, AEO, GEO, accessibility, readability, conversion-focused writing).
• Experience with web publishing and content management systems (e.g., WordPress).
• Experience reviewing metadata, page structure, and elements that improve content discoverability and user experience.
• Demonstrated experience in print production and editorial workflows.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, consistency, and quality control.
• Experience applying inclusive language and accessibility principles to written communications.
• Experience collaborating with designers, digital marketers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Skills

• English proofreading
• Copy editing
• Writing
• Marketing copy
• Fundraising copy
• Advocacy copy
• Audience-centred writing
• Digital engagement
• Content optimization
• SEO
• AEO
• GEO
• Accessibility
• Readability
• Conversion-focused writing
• Web publishing
• Content management systems
• WordPress
• Metadata review
• Page structure optimization
• Print production
• Editorial workflows
• Inclusive language
• French (working knowledge desirable)

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Individual Contributor

Education Level

• English fluency (spoken and written)

Salary/Compensations

• $64,251 in first year (non-negotiable)

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D, prescriptions, etc.)
• 5% RRSP contribution
• 4 weeks’ vacation annually
• Health Spending Accounts
• Flexible work hours
• Annual Professional Development budget
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Access to internal Psychosocial Care Unit Services

About the Company

• At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality.
• MSF Canada’s Communications Department is responsible for achieving brand visibility by disseminating information about MSF across mass media, including press, web and social media platforms.
• The department engages audiences in ongoing narratives related to humanitarian issues, current events, operational transparency and organizational accountability.
• MSF Canada values: impartiality, neutrality, independence, universal medical ethics, respect, integrity, inclusion, discovery, learning, boldness, impact, transformation, and shared responsibility.
• These values shape our culture and guide everything we do to uphold MSF’s social mission.

Equal Opportunity

• MSF is committed to preventing abuse, inappropriate behavior, lack of integrity and financial misconduct in its work and care spaces. MSF expects all staff to share this commitment and promote an environment where abuse and misconduct is not tolerated.
• Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to Human Resources.