COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada’s most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we’ve garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees’ growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.
No matter your position at The Globe, you’ll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Globe and Mail is seeking a full-time content editor to join the Programming team. This team’s mission is to ensure readers find The Globe’s journalism at a time, in a place and in a format that they want it in. Anticipating and listening to the audience’s needs as well as experimentation is core to what we do.
We are looking for an adaptable editor with strong news judgment who is able to make smart programming decisions across all platforms, including our website, newsletters, push alerts and newspaper.
This position will work in collaboration with senior editors across the newsroom, as well as the wider programming, editing, audience and visuals teams, to help determine which stories we should be prioritizing each day and how we should be promoting them. Your decisions in this role will be guided by gut instinct as well as a deep familiarity with which stories and topics resonate with subscribers. Knowing how to turn audience analytics into actionable insights is key.
The successful candidate must be a strong headline writer, avid news consumer and excellent multitasker. Previous experience directing coverage is an asset. So are bold ideas.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is an opportunity to learn or try something new, this role is for you.
The Globe offers a hybrid work environment. This position requires some evening and weekend hours. It will be based in our Toronto office and you will be required to come into the office a minimum of two days a week.
SALARY: This position is classified as a Content Editor in Group C of the Editorial Collective Agreement.
WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:
The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities. The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability.
As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.
WE OFFER:
SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:
VACCINATION POLICY:
All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval. If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.
The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
Accomodations will be made available for eligible job seekers
Tagged as: Content Editor, Programming (Editorial) - hybrid