Position: Newsletter Editor and Writer 

Time Commitment: Flexible schedule with the ability to work remotely as needed

Location: 1292B St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6E 1C1  

Position Summary:

after BREAST CANCER is looking for a Newsletter Editor and Writer to put together and publish a monthly newsletter.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

  • Work with Committee lead to determine content for our newsletters and create a calendar for newsletter workflow.
  • Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with the targeted audience's preferences.
  • Write and edit individual artifacts reports, articles, newsletters, and magazines.
  • Design newsletter layout.
  • Follow after BREAST CANCER policies and procedures.
  • Meet email blast deadlines.
  • Ensure accuracy of written information.
  • Review content of work

Qualifications: 

  • Education in English, Journalism, Business Administration, or equivalent field of study
  • Excellent writing skills, with a natural ability to write simply in a conversational style
  • Eye for detail in proofreading and text and graphics layout
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Work well in a fast-paced time sensitive environment
  • Passion for making a difference and helping other

Start Date:  Immediately

Term:  Interns MUST work minimum 20 hours a week or more 

Remuneration:   Transportation costs to and from (public transit or parking)

What's In It for You?  Benefits and Opportunities: 

Connections/Networking: 

  • Expand your professional and personal network 

Growth/Development: 

  • Enhance core competencies:  engagement strategy, content, data and automation (may include)
      • Writing skills 
      • Interpersonal skills
      • Planning and organizational skills
      • Communication skills
      • Business acumen
  • Gain expertise working within a non-profit organization
  • A great place to gain valuable work experience for placement / transitional opportunities while contributing to after BREAST CANCER's vision of creating a future to make a difference one woman/one survivor at a time.

About after Breast Cancer

Our Vision

Our Vision Is To Make A Difference...ONE Woman / ONE Survivor At A Time 

Our Mission Statement

after BREAST CANCER is a Canadian Charity incorporated with the following objectives:

  • To provide resources that contribute to a woman's Quality of Life (QOL) after breast cancer.
  • To provide women with limited financial resources and NO insurance with mastectomy bras, mastectomy camisoles, and breast prostheses at no cost to them after breast removal surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy).
  • To identify underserved areas in breast cancer survivorship that lack resources and provide evidence-based information that can facilitate informed decision-making on issues related to breast cancer survivorship.

Ready to Join the Team?  

We encourage all interested individuals to submit a cover letter supporting how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate for this volunteer intern position.  

Application Process:  Please quote: Newsletter Editor and Writer Internship on the subject line, complete our application form and attach your cover letter and resume (or link to your LinkedIn profile) attention:  Human Resources Director at: hr@afterbreastcancer.ca.


We thank all those applicants that may apply.  For more information about our organization and our cause, please visit our website at http://afterbreastcancer.ca/