Deputy Opinion Editor

Jeff Gaulin; Toronto; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Generous vacation and flexible work

Parental leave top-up

Health and dental benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan

Annual wellness subsidy

On-site chiropractor and massage

Employee and family assistance program

Free digital subscription to globeandm

Job summary

The Globe and Mail in Toronto is seeking a deputy opinion editor to lead the opinion team and shape breaking commentary, staff columns, and long-form features.

Reporting to the opinion editor, you will match writers to subjects, manage assignments under deadlines, and guide edits across formats while upholding high journalistic standards.

This management role requires at least seven years in editing, a strong network of contributors, and the ability to work onsite in Toronto three days a week.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience working in an editing role.
• Previous experience leading a team.
• Prior experience assigning and editing opinion journalism is an asset.
• Strong news judgment with a knack for identifying issues that will resonate with Globe readers.
• A deep network of possible contributors both in Canada and abroad.
• This is a management position based in Toronto, and you will be required to come into the office a minimum of three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Help lead and manage the opinion team, including assignments, feedback and professional development
• Generate ideas for coverage and the writers who are best to tackle them
• Guide edits of opinion stories on a variety of topics and in a range of formats
• Guide the production of the daily op-ed page and Saturday Opinion section
• Think beyond standard storytelling formats and participate in Globe subscriber events
• Make sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure while maintaining high journalistic, and ethical standards
• Collaborate with colleagues across the department and wider newsroom on coverage plans
• Use audience data to inform coverage and topic areas

Skills

Editing

Team leadership

Opinion journalism

News judgment

Job description

Deputy Opinion Editor REF#: JG35071 The Globe and Mail
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posted: October21, 2026
Deadline: November21, 2026
Salary: $117,000 to $130,000

Description

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada's most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we've garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees' growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges. No matter your position at The Globe, you'll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is seeking a deputy opinion editor, a management role to help lead the opinion team. The opinion team, which includes a roster of Canada's leading columnists, assigns and edits thought-provoking columns and essays on a wide range of topics that help Canadians make sense of an increasingly complex world. Working with the opinion editor, the deputy will help manage a group that assigns and shapes breaking commentary pieces, staff columns, and long-form features that consistently rank among the most read by Globe subscribers and are major drivers of new audiences to The Globe. We are looking for an experienced editor who is as comfortable handling seasoned columnists as first-time contributors. The successful candidate will have a breadth of knowledge about current events and culture, a talent for matching writers best suited to the subject matter, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment with a high-performing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help lead and manage the opinion team, including assignments, feedback and professional development
• Generate ideas for coverage and the writers who are best to tackle them
• Guide edits of opinion stories on a variety of topics and in a range of formats
• Guide the production of the daily op-ed page and Saturday Opinion section
• Think beyond standard storytelling formats and participate in Globe subscriber events
• Make sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure while maintaining high journalistic, and ethical standards
• Collaborate with colleagues across the department and wider newsroom on coverage plans
• Use audience data to inform coverage and topic areas

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience working in an editing role
• Previous experience leading a team
• Prior experience assigning and editing opinion journalism is an asset
• Strong news judgment with a knack for identifying issues that will resonate with Globe readers
• A deep network of possible contributors both in Canada and abroad
• This is a management position based in Toronto, and you will be required to come into the office a minimum of three days a week.

SALARY:

The base salary for this role ranges from $117,000 to $130,000 per year. Placement within this range depends on a candidate’s level of experience, technical skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Candidates who have been identified as meeting the role’s requirements can expect to be near the midpoint of this range, while the upper end is reserved for those with specialized expertise or a strong track record of success in comparable roles. This role may also be eligible for The Globe’s Annual Incentive Plan, which is based on a combination of company and individual performance.

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities. The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability. As Canada’s most respected media brand, The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER:

• 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 benefitsDefined 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

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:

We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values. There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers. We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing. We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

AI DISCLOSURE:

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as candidate sourcing or application review. All employment decisions, including interview selection and hiring outcomes, are made by human reviewers. We ask candidates to engage authentically in interviews; AI may support preparation but should not be used during interviews or replace your own responses.

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work. The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.