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About the Role

HELLO! Canada is seeking a Freelance Editorial Producer/Staff Writer to create original celebrity and lifestyle content for its biweekly magazine and digital platforms. This role involves producing editorial photoshoots, conducting interviews, and writing polished articles on deadline, requiring a blend of production, journalistic, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Proactively identify celebrity, entertainment and lifestyle opportunities for original shoots, interviews and features.
Develop tailored, persuasive pitches for publicists, talent representatives, agencies and brand partners.
Conduct regular outreach and follow up consistently to secure talent, access and editorial opportunities.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with publicists, agents, managers, photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists and other creative collaborators.
Maintain organized and up-to-date contact lists, pitch trackers and records of ongoing conversations.
Co-ordinate interview requests, scheduling, talent requirements, approvals and publication timelines.
Cultivate long-term relationships that can lead to exclusive access and future opportunities for Hello! Canada.
Represent the brand professionally in all communication with talent and external partners.
Produce two or more original editorial shoots per issue, along with other assigned interviews, events and content initiatives.
Manage each production from initial concept and outreach through the shoot, asset delivery, approvals and publication.
Source, book and liaise with photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, studios, locations and other crew members.
Negotiate rates and deliverables within approved budgets.
Prepare detailed call sheets, creative briefs, production schedules and logistics plans.
Co-ordinate travel, transportation, parking, catering, equipment, studio access and other practical requirements as needed.
Scout and secure locations, including studios, private homes and public venues.
Confirm schedules and requirements with talent, publicists and all members of the creative team.
Act as the on-set lead, keeping the production on schedule and ensuring it remains aligned with the editorial brief.
Anticipate and resolve last-minute production issues calmly and efficiently.
Gather quotes, observations and behind-the-scenes material that can strengthen the accompanying story and social coverage.
Ensure final photography and video assets meet the brand’s visual and editorial standards.
Maintain detailed production calendars, trackers, contact sheets and status updates across multiple concurrent projects.
Manage production budgets, obtain cost approvals, process invoices and track expenses accurately.
Secure and organize contracts, releases, permissions, credits, rights information and usage agreements.
Track deadlines for pitches, bookings, interviews, shoots, asset delivery, copy, approvals and publication.
Follow up with contributors and external partners to ensure that all materials arrive on time and in the correct format.
Organize and distribute final photography, video, captions, credits and production information to the relevant internal teams.
Keep editors informed of progress, potential challenges and changes to schedules or budgets.
Recommend practical improvements that make production workflows more efficient and reliable.
Research and write celebrity profiles, interviews, entertainment news stories and lifestyle features for Hello! Canada’s print and digital platforms.
Prepare thoughtful, well-researched interview questions and conduct interviews with talent before, during or after shoots.
Identify the strongest editorial angle and turn interviews, research and on-set observations into polished, publication-ready copy.
Write headlines, deks, captions, sidebars and social media copy as required.
Fact-check names, ages, dates, titles, quotes and other editorial details.
Work closely with editors on revisions and respond promptly to questions during the editing and fact-checking process.
Maintain Hello! Canada’s warm, polished and accurate editorial voice across platforms.
Identify opportunities to extend original shoots and interviews across digital, social and video platforms.
Plan and gather behind-the-scenes content, additional quotes and social-first moments during productions.
Help co-ordinate short-form video and other supporting content with talent and creative teams.
Contribute ideas for new editorial formats, recurring features and multiplatform extensions.
Ensure social and video opportunities are discussed and approved in advance, with the appropriate rights secured.

Requirements

At least three years of hands-on editorial production experience within a magazine, newspaper, established digital publication or comparable media environment.
Demonstrated experience producing editorial photo or video shoots from initial outreach through final delivery.
Proven ability to pitch publicists and talent representatives, secure participants and build productive industry relationships.
A strong network of photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, publicists or other creative collaborators within the Canadian entertainment, lifestyle, fashion or beauty industries.
Professional journalism experience, with published examples of reported news stories, interviews or features.
Strong interviewing and writing skills and the ability to produce accurate, engaging and well-structured articles on deadline.
A clear understanding of journalistic standards, including fact-checking, attribution and editorial integrity.
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills, with close attention to schedules, budgets, rights, releases, invoices, credits and deliverables.
The ability to manage several shoots, stories and sets of external relationships simultaneously.
Confidence working directly with high-profile talent, publicists, agencies and creative teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the judgement to represent Hello! Canada professionally.
Resourcefulness, persistence and the ability to remain calm when plans change or problems arise.
Strong visual instincts and an understanding of how editorial content can extend across print, digital, social and video.
Working knowledge of InCopy and major social media platforms; experience with project-management and social-publishing tools is an asset.
Availability to attend shoots and events within the GTA, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
Submit a resumé and three relevant published writing samples, including at least one reported feature or celebrity interview.

Skills

Editorial production
Content creation
Photoshoot production
Interviewing
Writing
Journalism
Talent outreach
Pitching
Relationship management
Budget management
Schedule management
Administrative skills
Communication
Organization
InCopy
Social media platforms
Project management tools
Social publishing tools

Location

Work Type

Freelance
Staff Writer

Experience Level

At least three years of hands-on editorial production experience

About the Company

SJC stands as Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including HELLO! Canada, Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean’s.
A dynamic and influential organization within the industry, SJC excels in the creation, publication and production of best-in-class content through its comprehensive content and creative studios, advanced advertising technology and state-of-the-art print facilities.
We collaborate with clients across North America to deliver innovative marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower audiences across all platforms.
With significant reach and influence, SJC has proudly been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 22 consecutive years – a testament to our commitment to excellence.
To learn more, please visit www.stjoseph.com.
HELLO! Canada is the country’s number-one celebrity and entertainment magazine, known for premium storytelling, exclusive access and visually stunning lifestyle content across print, digital and social platforms.

Equal Opportunity

SJC is an equal opportunity employer.
SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.
If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC.
We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents.
We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it.
Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.