Editor-In-Chief

Job summary

The Editor-in-Chief will execute the strategic editorial vision and standards for Nova Scotia publications while driving audience growth and engagement. They are responsible for overseeing editorial teams, managing newsroom priorities, and developing staff capabilities.

Job details

Position: Editor-in-Chief, Nova Scotia Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy) Location: Remote within Nova Scotia 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. Who you are: 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. 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. Base Salary: $102,000 - $122,000 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. #Li-remote

What you’ll do

The Editor-in-Chief will execute the strategic editorial vision and standards for Nova Scotia publications while driving audience growth and engagement. They are responsible for overseeing editorial teams, managing newsroom priorities, and developing staff capabilities.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in a senior newsroom leadership role with a proven track record of editorial judgment. Expertise in SEO, audience analytics, and digital content optimization is required, along with the ability to lead teams through change.

Benefits

• Employment equity
• Inclusive work environment
• Accommodations for disabilities

Listed skills

• People leadership · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Editorial leadership
• Strategic planning
• Audience growth
• SEO
• Audience analytics
• Digital content optimization
• Newsroom management
• Performance management
• Labour relations
• Content strategy
• Newsletter management
• Editorial judgment
• People leadership
• Change management
• Employment Equity
• Driving Engagement
• Newsletters
• Analytics
• Decision Making
• Digital Content
• Search Engine Optimization
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Journalism
• Labor Relations
• New Product Development
• Telephone Skills
• Target Audience
• Content Strategy

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership
• Editor-in-Chief
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• Sports, Recreation and Cultural Centre Managers
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