Deputy Editor, Intelligence Unit – 2 year contract

The Globe and Mail

Deputy Editor steering the new Intelligence Unit at The Globe and Mail. Overseeing impactful journalism on Canada's long-term challenges and opportunities with a collaborative editorial approach.

Posted 7/30/2026contractToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-impact journalism with a focus on public policy and societal issues, while maintaining exceptional editorial standards and managing complex editorial projects across various platforms.

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Senior Editing ExperienceEditorial JudgmentLong-Form Journalism ExpertiseCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

EditingJournalismStorytelling FormatsExplanatory JournalismEnterprise Journalism

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Manage PrioritiesStrong CollaborationStrong Communication

Industry Keywords

Public PolicySocietal IssuesEditorial StandardsAnalysisReporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
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