Robin Sinclair
Magazine Editor | Print & Digital Editorial Strategy
Strait & Sound Media
Dear Editorial Search Committee,
I am writing to express my interest in the Magazine Editor position at Strait & Sound Media. With an editorial background in regional lifestyle and cultural journalism, long-form feature editing, and integrated print and digital production across western Canada, I welcome the opportunity to guide publication lineups and support contributor relationships for your upcoming issues.
In my current role as Managing Editor at Cascadia Living Media, I direct editorial planning and line editing for an 84-page bimonthly publication serving a circulation of 42,000. Managing an editorial budget of $180,000, I commission 25 freelance writers, photographers, and illustrators per issue, tracking assignments to ensure timely delivery. In addition, by collaborating with creative and production personnel in Adobe InCopy and InDesign while standardizing companion web workflows, our team achieved a 28% increase in average monthly reader engagement over twelve months.
Prior to this, as Associate Editor at Pacific Currents Review, I substantive-edited six feature articles and three recurring columns for each monthly issue. In this role, I verified primary source interviews, ensured strict compliance with CP Style and in-house guidelines, and coordinated publication schedules across editorial, photography, and advertising teams to maintain zero missed press deadlines. I also brought this attention to detail to the 60-page Pacific Coastal Foodways Special Edition print supplement, coordinating twelve contributors through to final press delivery.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my substantive editing background, editorial planning experience, and commitment to disciplined publication schedules can support Strait & Sound Media's editorial vision. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Robin Sinclair