At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead opinion journalism, shape commentary, and manage a high-performing team.
- Company: Join The Globe and Mail, a leading Canadian news organization.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Office attendance three days a week; excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact on public discourse with Canada's top columnists.
- Qualifications: Seven years of editing experience and strong news judgment required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Lead opinion journalism at The Globe and Mail in Toronto, shaping commentary through strong editing and news judgment. This management role requires office attendance at least three days weekly. The deputy opinion editor helps lead a high-performing opinion team and works with Canada's leading columnists. You will assign and edit breaking commentary, staff columns, and long-form features across topics and formats. The role suits an experienced editor with current-events knowledge and contributor networks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Help manage assignments, feedback, and professional development
- Generate coverage ideas and match suitable writers
- Guide edits across opinion topics and formats
- Produce daily op-ed and Saturday Opinion sections
- Use audience data to inform coverage areas
Requirements:
- At least seven years of editing experience
- Previous experience leading a team
- Opinion journalism assignment and editing experience is an asset
- Strong news judgment for Globe readers
- Deep contributor network in Canada and abroad
- Bring editorial leadership, contributor expertise, and sound news judgment to The Globe and Mail's Toronto opinion team.
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Village Media is an exceptional employer for journalism professionals, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Ottawa. With a strong commitment to impactful reporting and community engagement, employees benefit from collaborative team culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to shape the future of political journalism in Canada. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the media landscape while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the National Capital Region.
