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Editor - Fire Fighting Group

Annex Business Media has a unique opportunity for the right media professional. We are looking for a seasoned editor to join our successful firefighting group, comprised of Canadian Firefighter, Fire Fighting in Canada, and firehall.com. In this role you will lead the team responsible for supplying the high quality content that our readers expect from us.

You will also join Canada’s leading B2B media company, where our values and unique culture help us consistently outperform the industry

What you will do:

Manage the magazines from beginning to end; from concept and story pitching to feature writing and production.
Partner and build relationships with freelance writers and industry contributors, edit copy written by industry experts, and ensure the quality and timeliness of online content.
Work with our various digital products, including websites, e-news, social media, video, webinars and more in our quest to reach our readers wherever they are.
Attend company and industry events to better connect with your market and readers.
Build and foster partnerships with industry associations and fire services across the country.
Innovate and act on emerging trends and needs within the media world and your industry.

What the ideal Annex candidate looks like:

In addition to a degree/diploma in journalism or related field, you have a minimum of three-years experience in editing, writing or journalism.
Comfort and/or experience with all forms of media communication, including but not limited to print, websites, video and social media.
Ability to work together to achieve the best results and proven can do/will do attitude. You take ownership over all you do.
Great organizational abilities, as well as excellent computer skills.
Outgoing personality and comfort in social settings.
Track record of going above and beyond to deliver the unexpected.
Strong work ethic and willingness to adapt in a constantly evolving media business.
Knowledge or an interest in municipal and provincial politics and fire fighting is an asset but not required.

What we offer:

You’ll enjoy the progressive benefits, continuing education opportunities and great office environment you’d expect from a media innovator. You’ll also get the chance to work with a media group that knows the business inside and out. You will appreciate the autonomy to get the job done, as well as the support and encouragement to launch your best ideas.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resumé, and links to writing samples to talent@annexweb.com

Deadline to apply is September 25, 2017

Editor - Process Industries

Annex Business Media is Canada’s largest B2B media company. We believe that our values and unique culture are cornerstones to our success and why we consistently outperform the industry. Due to our continued growth, we are currently looking for a professional editor to take on two of our successful brands for the process industry; Industrial Process Products & Technology and PROCESSWest. These brands focus on the food, chemical, oil and gas, mining and other process-related fields.

What you will do:

Manage the magazine from beginning to end; from concept and story pitching to feature writing and production.
Partner and build relationships with freelance writers and contributors, edit copy written by industry experts, and ensure the quality and timeliness of online content.
Work with our various digital products, including websites, e-newsletters, e-books, social media, video, webinars and more in our quest to reach our readers wherever they are.
Attend company and industry events to better connect with our market and readers.
Build and foster partnerships with industry associations.
Innovate and act on emerging trends and needs within the media world and our industry.

What the ideal Annex candidate looks like:

In addition to a degree/diploma in journalism or related field, you have a minimum of three years experience in editing, writing or journalism.
Comfort and/or experience with all forms of media communication, including but not limited to print, websites, video and social media.
Ability to work together to achieve the best results and proven can do/will do attitude. You take ownership over all you do.
Great organizational abilities, as well as excellent computer skills.
Outgoing personality and comfort in social settings.
Track record of going above and beyond to deliver the unexpected.
Strong work ethic and willingness to adapt in a constantly evolving media business.
Knowledge or an interest in farming is an asset but not required.

What we offer:

As part of the Annex family, you’ll enjoy the progressive benefits, continuing education opportunities and great office environment you’d expect from an industry innovator. You’ll also get a chance to work with a media group that that knows the business inside and out. You will appreciate the autonomy to get the job done, as well as the support and encouragement to launch your best ideas.

To apply, please send a cover letter, résumé, and links to writing samples to, talent@annexweb.com .

Deadline to apply is September 25, 2017

Media Designer

Interested in using your proven design talents in a multimedia environment that includes print, digital, email, video, events and more? Annex Business Media has an opportunity for a creative, talented designer to join our large team of designers. With 65 brands in various industries across Canada, the variety is constant.

You will also be joining Canada’s largest B2B media company, where our values and unique culture help us consistently outperform the industry.

What you will do:

Design the next great magazine cover or print ad, lay-out a 48-page magazine and still know exactly how all of that translates to the digital world.
Work with different publication teams, taking the magazine through the entire production process, adhering to Annex style guides and established templates.
See a project from start to finish, keeping it on track to maintain the deadline.
Listen, learn and adapt quickly to a client’s needs, delivering a complete, polished package at the end.

What the ideal Annex candidate looks like:

Minimum two years’ design experience combined with a post-secondary education in graphic design or a related discipline.
You know all about Adobe and the Mac… that's a given. What you bring to the table beyond that is what we want to see and hear.
Ability to work together to achieve the best results and a proven can do/will do attitude.
Great organizational and time management abilities.
Outgoing personality and comfort in social settings.
Track record of going above and beyond to deliver the unexpected.
Strong work ethic and willingness to adapt and learn in a constantly evolving media business.

What we will offer:

You’ll enjoy the progressive benefits, continuing education opportunities and great office environment you’d expect from an industry innovator. You’ll be a part of a highly experienced and cohesive team who know the business inside and out. If you are ready to dive in and show what you are capable of, please send a cover letter and resumé, indicating why you are the best person for the job. Please include links to samples of your design greatness, job to talent@annexweb.com.

Deadline to apply is September 25, 2017

Assistant Editor - Manufacturing

Annex Business Media is Canada’s largest B2B media company. We believe that our values and unique culture are cornerstones to our success and why we consistently outperform the industry. We are currently looking for an assistant editor for Plant, one of our flagship manufacturing brands.

In this role you will be an active member of Plant’s editorial team responsible for supplying high quality, engaging, multimedia and interactive editorial content that our readers (print and digital) have come to expect and demand from us.

What you will do:

Assist in developing the content of our magazines — from concept and story pitching to feature writing and production.
Write and develop engaging content for our websites, e-newsletters, events, and social media platforms, including video and podcasts.
Attend company and industry events to better connect with your market and readers.
Innovate and act on emerging trends and needs within the media world and your industry.

What the ideal Annex candidate looks like:

You have a university degree in journalism or related field.
Comfort and/or experience with all forms of media communication, including but not limited to; print, websites, video and social media.
Ability to work together to achieve the best results and displays a can do/will do attitude.
Great organizational abilities as well as excellent computer skills.
Outgoing personality and comfort in social settings.
Goes beyond to deliver the unexpected.
Strong work ethic and willingness to adapt in a constantly evolving media business.

What we offer:

As part of the Annex family, you’ll enjoy the progressive benefits, continuing education opportunities and great office environment you’d expect from an industry innovator. You’ll also earn your stripes working with an editor who knows the business inside and out. You will appreciate the autonomy to get the job done, as well as the support and encouragement to launch your best ideas.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resumé, and links to writing samples to, talent@annexweb.com.

Deadline to apply is September 25, 2017.

Multi-Media Editor

Video is now the content platform of choice for many people, which is why Annex Business Media is looking for some new on-camera talent to help expand its video offerings.

Annex Business Media is seeking a journalist who is comfortable in front of the camera, behind the lens, and in the editing process. We want someone who will push the boundaries of multi-media content; someone who can work with our experienced editorial staff, senior producer and digital director to consistently produce digital content, including video, infographics and both short- and long-form journalism. This hybrid role is the future of our craft.
You are digitally savvy and understand the flow, behaviour and needs of niche audiences. You own any project you are a part of, and will do whatever it takes to cross the finish line. You hold a secondary degree in journalism or communications and demonstrate the following:

The ability to write concise, accurate copy to tight deadlines; this includes news, how-to, lists and features.
Proven interviewing skills, both on and off camera.
Proven performance as part of team, and a track record of getting the job done.
The ability to learn new subject matter quickly and to grasp the major trends in business and industry and how they relate to/benefit a reader.
A track record of managing multiple, cascading deadlines.
Fact-based reporting in a variety of mediums, including text, graphics, video, audio, social media, etc.
Conceptual thinking and the ability to visualize a project as a whole and in its parts long before that project has been completed.
Solid written and verbal communication skills matched with a professional style and polished business etiquette.
Experience cutting video in iMovie and Final Cut Pro.
The desire to make a difference and the persistence to do so.

You’ll enjoy the progressive benefits and continuing education opportunities you’d expect from an industry innovator and Canada’s largest B2B media company. You’ll also earn your stripes working with editors who know the markets they cover inside and out and a video team known for going above and beyond. Please send cover letter, resumé, writing samples, and links to video clips of your on camera performance to talent@annexweb.com.

VP Finance & Administration

Annex Business Media is Canada’s largest B2B media company. We believe that our values and unique culture are a cornerstone of our success and why we consistently outperform the industry.

Key to our continued growth and performance will be finding a dynamic VP Finance & Administration to lead our finance, accounting and payroll team. As a member of the Senior Management Team you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the finance and administrative functions of Annex Business Media are best in class. You will be comfortable operating at both the strategic and operational level.

What you will do:

Lead and deliver our finance, payroll and office administrations services.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Play a key role in the strategic planning process.
Work with the CEO and COO to create annual budgets, periodic forecasts and multi-year business plans.
Support the CEO on M&A activities and other special projects.
Manage cash flow planning, forecasting and monthly reporting.
Develop and implement proactive dashboards, metrics and measurements for ongoing reporting throughout operations.
Oversee the planning and preparation of our annual audit, tax filing and government funding programs.
Work with our CEO and COO to manage relationships with our banks, customers, suppliers, landlord and other commercial agreements.
Provide business insights and financial advice to CEO and other members of the Senior Management Team.
Work closely with our Values Team on compensation, bonus and profit sharing plans and administration.

What the right candidate will look like:

You are a designated CPA (CMA, CA) with minimum of 10 years experience.
You love to analyze and constructively challenge your colleagues. You are able to clearly communicate and advocate your positions.
You are a leader who enjoys growing and developing those around you and one who values team success.
You are curious by nature, highly organized, and a strong project manager.
You enjoy the challenge of being a thought-leader, bringing best practices to the table and continuously improving performance and results.

The Offer:

As part of our growing team, you’ll enjoy the progressive benefits, competitive salary, and variable compensation you’d expect from a media innovator and Canadian success story. You will appreciate the autonomy to get the job done, as well as the support and encouragement to launch your best ideas including continuing education opportunities.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume, indicating why you are the best candidate for the job, to talent@annexweb.com .

Accessibility

For assistance with accommodation issues regarding the submission of your resume and/or interview requirements, please contact Human Resources at Annex Business Media.