Founder & Publisher
Pasquale Cusano

Editor
Fiona Morrow

Creative Director
Sandra Zarkovic

Digital Editor
Frederick Blichert

Copy Editor
Felicity Stone

Editorial Assistant
Ariane Anantaputri

Junior Graphic Designer
Josie Breuls

Contributing Editor
Niko Bell

Production Manager
Marius Burlan

Director of Sales, Marketing & Distribution
Alessandra Bordon

Account Assistant
Luke Smith

Project Assistant
Vanessa Ferronato

Distribution & Office Assistant
Isabel Antonia Mejía

Accountant
Jennifer Zhou

Bookkeeper
Gaurav Matta

MONTECRISTO magazine’s most recent honours are listed below.

Environmental Printing Awards
2019 Climate Champion Award for outstanding support of Hemlock Printers’ Zero program and MONTECRISTO’s
commitment to action on climate change.
Silver medal at the 2010 Environmental Printing Awards for the most environmentally progressive print project in Canada.

National Magazine Awards
2024 Honourable Mention for Short Feature Writing for “Apples to Apples” from Autumn 2023 issue.
2024 Honourable Mention for Lifestyle Photography for “Breaking Away” from Winter 2023 issue.
2022 Gold Award for Lifestyle Photography for “Blue Monday” from Spring 2022 issue.
2022 Honourable Mention for Short Feature Writing for “Water Ways” from Winter 2022 issue.
2022 Honourable Mention for Lifestyle Photography for “Save Your Tears” from Winter 2022 issue.
2021 Nominated for Lifestyle Photography for “Modern Romance” from Spring 2021 issue & “Pieces of You” from Winter 2021 issue.
Winner for Best Portrait Photography for “Never Left Art School” from the Winter 2012 issue.
Finalist for Best Still-Life Photography for “Homestretch” from the Summer 2011 issue.

Folio: Eddie Awards
2019 Finalist for Best Single Article in a Consumer Magazine – Fashion & Beauty category for “Uncanny Valley” from the Spring 2019 issue.
2019 Winner for Best Single Article in a Consumer Magazine – Fashion & Beauty category for “Overcast” from the Winter 2018 issue.
2017 Honorable Mention for Best Single Article in a Consumer Magazine – Animals category for “The Other Side of Lost” from the Winter 2016 issue.
2015 Finalist for Consumer – Website – General Interest (MONTECRISTOmagazine.com).
2014 Finalist for Consumer – Website – General Interest (MONTECRISTOmagazine.com).

Folio: Ozzie Awards
2018 Honorable Mention for Best Print Photography for “Time Management” from the Winter 2017 issue.
2012 Silver Ozzie Award winner for Best Use of Photography in a Consumer Magazine for “Homestretch” from the Summer 2011 issue.

Western Magazine Awards
Winner for 2014 Best Online Magazine (MONTECRISTOmagazine.com).
Finalist for 2014 Magazine of the Year (B.C. and Yukon).
Finalist for Best Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Feature for “Never Left Art School” from the Winter 2012 issue.

Distribution and Office Assistant

Now celebrating 26 years of storytelling, MONTECRISTO and NUVO magazines are a multi-platform media group spanning print, digital, video, and live events. We seek a Distribution and Office Assistant to join our agile and talented team.

This is a dynamic, and detail-oriented role, ideal for candidates desiring to develop their skills in a professional environment. As the hub of all departments, it is a unique opportunity to experience the growing world of media.

Main areas of responsibility include:

• Distribution: database management including data entry and analysis; customer service via telephone and e-mail to readers and stakeholders; serving and finding distribution partners
• Marketing: assist with event/marketing partnerships, data analysis of ongoing distribution marketing activities, including industry and market research, and providing insights
• Administration: scheduling couriers and shipping, telephone operations, managing office supplies and inventory, reconciliation and filing and greeting a few visitors while following protocols.

Key qualifications:

• Advanced Microsoft Office abilities, especially proficient in Excel.
• Outstanding organization and communication skills, especially when simultaneously working with various team members and tasks.
• Strong work ethic and communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve to find creative solutions.
• Ability to work well independently and take direction from multiple team members while meeting deadlines.
• Experience with WordPress, WooCommerce, Mailchimp, Adobe InDesign, UX design, digital marketing, and e-commerce an asset.

This position is in-person at our Vancouver office Monday to Friday with an immediate start date. Full-time team members can opt-into extended health benefit program.

We thank everyone who takes the time to apply. Only those that have successfully moved into the next phase of the recruitment process will be contacted.

Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Freelance inquiries may be sent to [email protected].

Printing
MONTECRISTO is printed by Hemlock Printers, a carbon neutral company in Vancouver, B.C., using recyclable inks on 100 per cent post-consumer recycled paper that is ethically sourced.
MONTECRISTO was awarded 2019 Climate Champion Award for outstanding support of Hemlock Printers’ Zero program due to its commitment to action on climate change.

Business Practices
MONTECRISTO follows and engages with environmentally and socially responsible initiatives. Our in-office recycling program diverts materials from the landfill back into reuse. MONTECRISTO uses Rolland’s Enviro® paper made from 100 per cent sustainable recycled paper for corporate communications. Made from 100 per cent post-consumer sustainable fibre, and with biogas as a main energy source, Rolland’s Enviro® product line has the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry.