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About the Role

The Globe and Mail is seeking a Deputy Editor to help build and deliver the Intelligence Unit, a new editorial franchise focused on Canada’s most pressing long-term challenges and opportunities. This role involves coordinating ambitious, solutions-oriented journalism and collaborating with experts to deepen coverage of major national issues. It is ideal for an editor who excels at shaping complex ideas into compelling journalism and is energized by explanatory reporting.

Responsibilities

Commission and edit high-impact journalism focused on Canada's defining issues.
Work closely with reporters, contributors, and external subject-matter experts.
Help shape reporting that examines causes, consequences, policy options, and potential solutions.
Coordinate complex editorial projects across multiple platforms and formats.
Support the delivery of analysis, reporting, and debate components for each flagship project.
Collaborate with audience, product, data, visuals, and event teams.
Maintain exceptional editorial standards, accuracy, and clarity.
Help develop new storytelling formats, expert-driven content, and editorial products that strengthen the Intelligence Unit's impact.

Requirements

At least five years of strong, senior editing experience at a major publication or newsroom.
Demonstrated editorial judgment and attention to detail.
Expertise in long-form, explanatory, or enterprise journalism.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Interest in public policy, business, and societal issues.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Requires a minimum of two days a week in office.

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid
2-year contract

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

Classified as an Assistant Editor in Group AA of the Editorial Collective Agreement.

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 and acclaimed for data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.
Committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by 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 and support programs to promote work-life balance.
Invests in employees' growth through training and mentorship opportunities.
Dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada.

Equal Opportunity

Committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
Welcomes and encourages 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.