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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. The unit will undertake major projects combining rigorous reporting with expert analysis and national debate. The role is ideal for an editor who excels at shaping complex ideas into compelling journalism and who is energized by explanatory reporting that helps readers understand what is happening and what might be done about it.

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

2-year contract
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Hybrid work environment
Generous vacation
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
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.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential.
There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.
No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
We ask candidates to engage authentically in interviews; AI may support preparation but should not be used during interviews or replace your own responses.
The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.
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.