At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead editorial teams and shape the voice of Nova Scotia publications.
- Company: Join Postmedia, a leading Canadian news media company with over 110 brands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and accessibility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in journalism and engage with your community.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in editorial leadership with strong decision-making skills.
The predicted salary is between 102000 - 122000 $ per year.
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)
Location: Remote within Nova Scotia
The Company: Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences.
The Opportunity: Postmedia is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for Nova Scotia, reporting to the company's Vice-President of News for Medium and Regional Markets.
Key Objectives:
- Execute the strategic editorial vision, tone and standards for the Nova Scotia publications, supporting audience growth.
- Guide and empower a talented group of employees driving engagement within a mission-driven organization.
- The successful candidate must have a track record of success driving readership and engagement, can collaborate with editors and newsrooms to ensure best practices are adopted and devise content strategies that ensure our brands retain and grow their reputation as crucial community pillars.
What you’ll do:
- Oversee all editorial teams across Nova Scotia, including the Chronicle Herald, Cape Breton Post, community titles in rural Nova Scotia, and a politics bureau supplying coverage to all publications.
- Set and maintain high editorial standards, making key decisions on coverage, story treatment and newsroom priorities.
- Work closely with other regional editors on regional coverage, shared resources and editorial strategy.
- Work with colleagues across the Postmedia Network to inspire and harness Canadian ambition, building a prosperous future for families and communities through our journalism.
- Develop staff, build newsroom capability and create opportunities for strong performers to grow.
- Manage staffing, performance, labour relations and other people-leadership responsibilities.
Who you are:
- Minimum five years of experience as an editor, assignment editor, or another senior newsroom leadership role.
- A demonstrated record of strong editorial judgment, newsroom leadership and decision-making.
- Comfortable leading people through change and working effectively with other leaders.
- Expertise in SEO, audience analytics, and optimization for digital content.
- Experience publishing and managing newsletters and understanding their role in loyalty, retention and conversion.
Compensation:
Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role, and the candidate's location. Base Salary: $102,000 - $122,000.
Accommodations & EEO:
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Editor-in-Chief employer: Postmedia Network Inc.
Postmedia Network Inc. is an exceptional employer that values creativity and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where multimedia journalists can thrive. With a focus on political and health reporting in the beautiful setting of St. John’s, NL, employees benefit from flexible remote work options, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive unionized environment that fosters innovation and engagement with diverse audiences.
