About Us:
HELLO! Canada is the country’s #1 magazine on newsstands and the ultimate destination for entertainment news, celebrity culture, and royal family coverage. We’re seeking a creative and detail-oriented Photo Editor to join our vibrant team of entertainment and royal journalists. This is a unique opportunity to curate captivating visuals that will be seen across both print and digital platforms, playing a vital role in shaping our visual identity and driving our social media strategy.
Why Join Us?
As the Photo Editor , you won’t just be part of a magazine—you’ll be part of the storytelling engine that engages millions of readers and followers. From coordinating photo shoots and sourcing breaking celebrity news visuals to developing innovative social media content, your work will directly influence how we captivate, entertain, and grow our audience. This is your chance to blend your love for photography, entertainment, and social media in one of the most exciting editorial roles in the country!


Key Responsibilities:

• Photo Research & Editing: Pitch, source, and produce high-quality, visually striking images for HELLO! Canada’s print and digital platforms, ensuring every visual meets our editorial standards.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay ahead of the curve on celebrity, entertainment, and royal news to make informed editorial decisions and bring fresh visual ideas.
• Content Development: Collaborate closely with our art and editorial teams to brainstorm and execute visual content for our print, digital, and social media platforms. Your visuals will help shape the stories that define our brand.
• Social Media Strategy: Work hand-in-hand with the social media team to create dynamic visuals for Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook, driving engagement and growing our audience.
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all visuals align with HELLO! Canada’s style, tone, and mission while pushing creative boundaries to keep content fresh and innovative.
• Photography Coordination: Oversee photo shoots, hire freelance photographers, liaise with talent, and ensure all imagery is top-notch and fits our brand’s visual identity.
• Licensing & Budget Management: Oversee photo budgets, manage licensing agreements, and negotiate with photo agencies to secure the best deals under tight deadlines.
• Trend Monitoring: Experiment with new photography and social media trends to ensure HELLO! Canada’s visuals remain cutting-edge and relevant.
• Cross-Platform Integration: Ensure visual content flows seamlessly across print, digital, and social platforms, maximizing its impact on each.
• Vendor Relations: Maintain strong relationships with PR companies, photo agencies, and freelance photographers to secure the most compelling material at the best rates.
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Journalism, Photography, Visual Arts, Media, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in photo editing, content development, or a similar role in the media industry.
• Key Skills:
  • Proficient in image editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom) and photo research.

  • Solid understanding of copyright law and photo licensing, with experience negotiating photo rights.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.

  • Expertise in visual storytelling across print and digital platforms.

  • An eye for compelling visuals and a strong sense of celebrity, entertainment, and royal news trends.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with a network of industry contacts.
• Social Media Expertise:
  • Proven experience creating visually compelling content for social media platforms, especially Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook.

  • Strong understanding of social media best practices, including how visuals can drive engagement, increase followers, and grow brand presence.

  • Ability to develop and execute a visual strategy that aligns with the broader social media goals of the brand.

  • Familiarity with social media management tools and content calendars.
• Bonus Skills:
  • Experience commissioning editorial photography.

  • Familiarity with video editing and multimedia content creation.

  • Previous work experience in entertainment or celebrity media is a strong asset.

About You:
You are passionate about photography, entertainment, and all things celebrity and royal. Your eye for detail and ability to tell stories visually is second to none. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are comfortable handling multiple projects simultaneously. You have a deep understanding of how visual content can captivate an audience, and you’re excited to be at the forefront of a brand that is all about style, entertainment, and engagement.
If you’re looking to take your editorial career to the next level and work with a creative team that values innovation, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit Cover Letter, Portfolio, and Resume in your application.
About SJC
We create, publish and print best-in-class content. As Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower audiences across every platform. Owner and publisher of Canada’s most iconic portfolio of media brands (Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean’s to name a few), we provide incredible reach to an influential audience. SJC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the last 18 years.
SJC Media is the largest producer of magazines in Canada, with award-winning titles such as HELLO! Canada, Maclean’s, FASHION, Chatelaine, Today’s Parent, Toronto Life and Canadian Business.
SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet.

Accommodations at SJC
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.
Inclusion at SJC
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.