Deputy Managing Editor

Postmedia Network Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Postmedia Network Inc. seeks a Deputy Managing Editor to lead production efforts for its largest publications. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring optimal workflows, and collaborating with multiple teams to meet production goals while adapting to changing requirements. We value leadership, creativity, and a commitment to producing high-quality content in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in newspaper production, especially as a senior copy editor.
• Experience with planning content schedules and managing multiple publication requirements.
• Ability to oversee workflows and production tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production for core publications.
• Lead role in adjusting production plans and layouts.
• Collaborate with management team for strategic changes.

Skills

Newspaper production

Copy editing

Workflow management

Publication planning

Content scheduling

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Naviga content management system

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Position:Deputy Managing Editor, Postmedia Editorial Services

Position Type:Full-Time Permanent

Reports to:Editor-in-Chief, Postmedia Editorial Services

Location:Remote, Canada

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 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 seeks an experienced print production editor to join the management team of Postmedia Editorial Services. Our Deputy Managing Editor will help oversee the team producing the chain's largest publications and will have a role both in monitoring daily production and planning for future editions. A key duty in this role will be working with staff from the Central Operations Centre to advise on changes to the preliminary setup of publications, ensuring papers are set up with the proper mix of content space for various sections and fit within standards for shared content. We seek a natural leader and outside-the-box thinker who can recognize roadblocks in production and pitch adjustments to workflow to maximize efficiency and productivity. The successful candidate must work collaboratively with colleagues from within PES and other newsrooms to co-ordinate plans for special projects and long-term adjustments to workflow due to new deadlines or other company requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in newspaper production, including time as a senior copy editor.
• Experience with pagination using Adobe InDesign and an understanding of workflow management using the Naviga content management system is an asset.
• Experience with publication planning, including an understanding of press requirements on sizing and colour positioning.
• Work experience in a role related to centralized production, considering multiple publications using shared content and with different requirements/restrictions for deadlines and presses, is an asset.
• Experience with planning content schedules, including tracking stories to avoid duplication in print.
• Ability to maintain overview of big-picture production concerns while being focused on individual tasks.

Duties:

• Assist with overseeing daily production for PES's core publications and centrally produced work for the chain.
• Adapt daily duties to incorporate other production oversight roles in the absence of other PES managers.
• Take lead role on daily checks of preliminary layouts for the core PES publications and work with members of the Central Operations Centre to adjust ad placement and paper size to optimize space for content and production requirements.
• Work with Editor-in-Chief and other members of the PES management team to take a big-picture view of PES’s operations and role within the company and consider strategies for adapting operations to meet the company’s changing needs and goals.
• Work with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor to make long-term changes to the structure of papers to adjust for changes in production requirements and deadlines.
• Provide production support/backup to PES teams including the central arts-life desk .

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.