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About the Role

The Globe and Mail is seeking an experienced Editor to lead its Intelligence Unit, a new editorial initiative dedicated to examining the major issues shaping Canada’s future. This management position requires a leader comfortable at the intersection of journalism, product, and audience strategy, with a strong track record of editorial leadership, sound judgment on public affairs, and the ability to translate complexity into compelling storytelling. The Intelligence Unit will cover topics ranging from housing and productivity to health care, education, demographic change, energy, artificial intelligence, and geopolitics across multiple formats, including live events.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the editorial vision for the Intelligence Unit.
Identify and prioritize a focused set of major national issues for investigation each year.
Build and manage a network of leading external experts, contributors and advisors.
Lead a multidisciplinary editorial team producing journalism across print, digital, video, audio and live events.
Commission and oversee deep reporting, analysis and explanatory journalism that examines causes, consequences and potential solutions.
Work closely with reporters, data journalists, product, audience and design teams to create distinctive editorial experiences.
Ensure the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and editorial integrity.
Represent The Globe in public-facing events.

Requirements

At least five years of editorial leadership experience in a national or major newsroom.
Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex projects.
Strong news judgment and deep understanding of Canadian public affairs.
Experience working across multiple formats and platforms.
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex ideas clearly.
Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort building new editorial products.
Requires a minimum of three days a week in office.

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

5+ years of editorial leadership experience

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 to $140,000 per year

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
Parental leave top-up
Competitive health and dental benefits
Defined Benefit pension plan
Annual wellness subsidy
On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
Employee and family assistance program
Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
Education assistance for external training courses

About the Company

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada's most recognized media brands, trusted for high-caliber journalism, data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.
Committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, reflecting all Canadians in stories and workforce composition.
Proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative.
Offers flexible work arrangements, support programs, training, and mentorship opportunities.
Dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada.
Mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities.
Committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability.
Canada’s most respected media brand, dedicated to making a difference.

Equal Opportunity

Committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.
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.
Tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities).
Offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process.