Managing Editor

Calgary, AB, Canada ● Virtual Req #776

October 28, 2024

Position: Managing Editor

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)

Division: Postmedia Editorial

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 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 offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:

Postmedia Calgary (Calgary Herald and Calgary Sun) is seeking a full-time Managing Editor who will assist the Editor in leading the newsroom. Excellent leadership qualities and management experience in a daily newsroom are required, as are the abilities to succeed under deadline pressures and multi-task a myriad of duties related to content creation for digital, social and print platforms.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate solid news judgment, creative thinking, adaptability and a high degree of organizational/planning skills. Working remotely for the Calgary newsroom, the successful candidate will be expected to help drive results in a fast-paced multimedia news environment, leveraging quality content to help break news and provide in-depth coverage of issues that matter. This is a remote position, with occasional in-town meetings required.

What you’ll do:

Assist the Editor in overseeing the newsroom and daily production of content for all platforms, while working to meet and exceed performance goals
Work on new projects that grow audience and enhance content offerings in areas including digital, video, newsletters, social media, print and special products
Innovate new ideas to create engaging content for all platforms and oversee implementation of ideas
Work with the assignment editor to ensure there's compelling daily news content and an ongoing coaching, development program in place for journalists; undertake OpEd and production duties, as required
Work with the Editor to oversee operations, which includes supervison of some staff, running a number of news meetings, being part of an on-call weekend rotation and participating in a front-page approval process

Who you are (qualifications):

Experience at a daily news organization in a deadline-oriented environment
Fluency in digital, print and social platforms
Ability to make solid news calls quickly, with an understanding of legal and ethical issues
Ability to help lead a newsroom, as a journalist and manager with flexibility to dive into any task or situation that arises
A make-it-happen leader, who not only inspires staff but also ensures effective and excellent execution on breaking news, explanatory content and long-form journalism

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

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, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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