Editor REF#: JG35046 The Prince George Citizen

Location: Prince George, British Columbia

Posted: August 21, 2026

Salary: $65,000-$75,000

Description
The Prince George Citizen, a locally owned, community-focused weekly newspaper with more than 100 years of news reporting excellence, is hiring an editor.

We're looking for someone with a fresh, positive outlook on community news who wants to join our team. As the paper expands - We've more than doubled the size of our news team on our way to winning several national news awards in the past two years - We're adding a person to our newsroom to be part of the editing desk.

Your Responsibilities Would Include

Co-ordinating story assignments and schedules with reporters

Editing news copy using CP style and writing SEO-friendly headlines

Occasionally writing copy from the newsroom or covering events

Updating The Citizen’s busy website with the latest breaking news

Curating the paper’s daily e-mail newsletter

Layout and design of the weekly print edition

Representing the paper in the community

This is not a remote job. You would be relocating to Prince George, an amazing community of about 80,000 people in the centre of British Columbia. We contribute to moving expenses for people joining our team.

There's no such thing as a slow news day here. Our team is always busy covering breaking news,



investigating larger issues or writing feature stories about the people that make this community tick.

The newsroom is located in the Citizen building along with all the paper’s other operations. How-ever, commuting time to work is five to 15 minutes during rush hour from anywhere in the city.

If you enjoy outdoor activities, you can find what you're looking for within 30 minutes of our city. Within an hour there are literally hundreds of lakes, creeks, and rivers to explore https://tourismpg.com/.

Advantages

Relocation assistance

Vehicle allowance

Phone allowance

Dental care

Disability insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement

French not required

Schedule

Monday to Friday, occasional weekend work

Work Location: In person in the Citizen newsroom

Qualifications

You are an experienced print or digital news editor

You have a passion for local news and continuing our legacy of award-winning coverage

You’ve earned a postsecondary degree or diploma in journalism

You have a solid familiarity with Canadian Press style

You have Adobe Creative Suite experience, specifically Photoshop and InDesign

You’re familiar with newsroom content management systems

Good photography and video skills are key

You’re comfortable with social media

A reliable vehicle is required.

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