SJC stands as Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including 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. 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.
SJC Media is the largest producer of magazines in Canada, with award-winning titles such as FASHION, Chatelaine, HELLO! Canada, Maclean’s, Today’s Parent, Toronto Life, Ottawa Magazine and Canadian Business.
The role:
Are you obsessed with TikTok trends, love to edit, and have a camera roll full of unposted video ideas? We’re looking for a Social Video Producer who brings next-level creativity and energy to
digital video storytelling across some of Canada’s most iconic media brands—Toronto Life, Maclean’s, Chatelaine, FASHION, Hello! Canada, and Canadian Business. You’ll concept, shoot, and edit scroll-stopping short-form videos that drive engagement and make audiences care. You’ll also play a hands-on role in helping us grow our video presence on platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and beyond.
This is a high-impact creative role—ideal for a rising video talent with strong instincts, fast hands, and big ideas who wants to make content people actually watch. And if you’re interested in being part of the videos - even better!
What You’ll Do
Social Video Production
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Pitch, script, shoot, and edit short-form videos for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
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Stay on top of social trends and emerging formats, and react quickly with smart, brand-aligned content
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Collaborate with editorial, social, and design teams to bring stories to life in dynamic, creative ways
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Capture and direct on-camera talent (or jump in front of the lens yourself when needed)
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Use editing tools and AI-powered creative tools to enhance efficiency, brainstorm faster, and elevate storytelling
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Track performance and optimize based on what’s working (and what’s not)
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Assist on larger productions and branded campaigns as needed
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Work with external production partners and freelancers when required.
Podcasts
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Produce and edit high-quality podcast episodes (narrative and/or conversational formats)
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Manage budgets, and coordinate with external talent, freelancers in addition to hosts, guests, and stakeholders to manage production timelines
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Handle audio recording, editing, mixing, and publishing
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Recommend creative segment ideas and editorial enhancements
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Ensure podcasts align with brand voice, audience interests, and distribution best practices
What You Bring
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You are a highly creative professional, with significant experience in the lifestyle media space
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with the ability to develop content through the entire production process. You are a pop culture junkie with passions for digital and modern storytelling from high to low-fi formats.
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4+ years of experience in digital and social video production, with a strong portfolio of short-form and social-first content
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Full-stack creator: you can script, shoot, edit, and produce end-to-end
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A strong portfolio of client or personal work that shows your creativity, range, and sense of humour
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Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, CapCut, and other quick video editing software
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Experience using AI tools (e.g., Runway, Pika, Descript, ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, etc.) as part of your creative workflow
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Comfortable filming with a phone or camera, and scrappy when you need to be
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Demonstrated podcast production experience (either branded, editorial, or original series)
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Strong editing instincts, with a sharp sense of pacing, music, and storytelling
Bonus Points:
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Experience with motion graphics or animation
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Comfortable being in front of the camera.
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Knowledge of podcast hosting platforms (e.g., Megaphone, Libsyn, Spotify for Podcasters)
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Livestream or live video experience
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A background in lifestyle, fashion, wellness, or city culture storytelling
If this sounds like you, we’d love to here from you! To apply:
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Submit your resume through the link provided
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Please ensure to include a robust portfolio of related work experience.
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Final applicants will be requested to do a case study representative of the work of this role
SJC Values
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Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
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Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
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Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
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Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
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Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet.
SJC Perks
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Health and Dental Benefits <>
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Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and online health & wellness resources with Homewood Health
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Scholarship program for employees’ children
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Exclusive employee magazine subscription rates
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1-year complimentary Toronto Life Insider membership
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Discounted annual GoodLife membership
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Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers
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.
