Editor-in-Chief, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$102,000–$122,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Executive

Job summary

Lead editorial teams and set standards, coverage priorities, and strategy for Postmedia publications across Nova Scotia. Develop newsroom staff and capabilities, manage people-related responsibilities, and collaborate with regional and network colleagues to grow audience engagement.

Job details

Editor-in-Chief, Nova Scotia REF#: JG35063 Postmedia Location: remote, Nova Scotia Posted: October 13, 2026 Deadline: November 13, 2026 Salary: $102,000 - $122,000 Description The Company: Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 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 offers 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 is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for Nova Scotia, reporting to the company's Vice-President of News for Medium and Regional Markets. Key Objectives Execute the strategic editorial vision, tone and standards for the Nova Scotia publications, supporting audience growth. Guide and empower a talented group of employees driving engagement within a mission-driven organization. The successful candidate must have a track record of success driving readership and engagement, can collaborate with editors and newsrooms to ensure best practices are adopted and devise content strategies that ensure our brands retain and grow their reputation as crucial community pillars. What You’ll Do Oversee all editorial teams across Nova Scotia. These include the Chronicle Herald, serving the Halifax Regional Municipality; the Cape Breton Post; community titles in rural Nova Scotia; and a politics bureau supplying coverage to all publications. Set and maintain high editorial standards, making key decisions on coverage, story treatment and newsroom priorities. Work closely with other regional editors on regional coverage, shared resources and editorial strategy. Work with colleagues across the Postmedia Network to inspire and harness Canadian ambition, building a prosperous future for families and communities through our journalism. Develop staff, build newsroom capability and create opportunities for strong performers to grow. Manage staffing, performance, labour relations and other people-leadership responsibilities. Compensation Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role, and the candidate's location. Qualifications Minimum five years of experience as an editor, assignment editor, or another senior newsroom leadership role. A demonstrated record of strong editorial judgment, newsroom leadership and decision-making. Comfortable leading people through change and working effectively with other leaders. Expertise in SEO, audience analytics, and optimization for digital content. Experience publishing and managing newsletters and understanding their role in loyalty, retention and conversion. 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, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Interested candidates should apply online here; please state in your application you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants need at least five years of experience in editing or senior newsroom leadership, with a record of sound editorial judgment and effective newsroom decision-making. They should be comfortable leading through change and have expertise in SEO, audience analytics, digital content optimization, and newsletters.