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About the role

  • Associate Editor managing reporters, newsletters and story packaging for Canada’s independent climate-focused newsroom. Shaping impactful journalism on environment, energy, politics and disinformation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage reporters in the afternoons
  • Supervise evening copy/newsletters
  • Write compelling headlines
  • Manage project budgets
  • Negotiate freelance contractor agreements
  • Manage the editorial calendar, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained
  • Help design and implement CNO’s project work
  • Fill in for the Editor-in-Chief during vacations and sick days
  • Find compelling visuals and improve photography/photo editing tools
  • Package stories for social media
  • Provide vacation relief for editors and the newsletter editor
  • Recruit, hire and manage journalists and editors

Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in journalism
  • Strong understanding of politics, climate change and disinformation
  • Excellent editorial skills with a track record of impactful storytelling
  • Experience in a leadership or management role
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage deadlines
  • Strong headline writing, story packaging and copy editing skills
  • Ability to navigate a fast-paced work environment with flexibility, professionalism and kindness
  • Resume, cover letter and three writing samples required
  • Applicants must read Canada’s National Observer, explore the site, sign up for newsletters, subscribe for a month, sign up for Civic Searchlight and use it before applying

Benefits

  • Sun Life extended health package
  • Employer matching RSP
  • One month of vacation
  • Personal and sick days
  • Equipment budget
  • Career development, mentorship and opportunity over time to take on a larger leadership role
  • Conference and training support
  • Subscriptions to other news sources and industry magazines

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$80,000 - CA$90,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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