Digital Editor: Break News with Visuals

The Globe and Mail; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian media outlet is hiring a full-time digital editor to enhance its newsroom. The role involves running homepages, editing, and publishing stories, while making content accessible and engaging for users. Ideal candidates will have experience in digital media and strong news judgment, along with abilities in writing headlines and collaborating with a diverse team. The position supports work-life balance and offers opportunities for professional growth, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous vacation

Parental leave top-up

Health and dental benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan

Annual wellness subsidy

On-site chiropractor and massage therapist

Free digital subscription

Education assistance

Qualifications

• At least three years experience working in digital media.
• Avid news consumer.
• Comfortable working in digital content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring we are fast and best on breaking news stories.
• Choosing stories and visuals for our app and website.
• Copy editing and publishing staff and wire stories.

Skills

Solid news judgment

Strong headline writing skills

Story editing skills

Ability to work shifts

Familiarity with digital storytelling

Clear communicator

Tools

Digital content management systems

Content planning tools

Job description

A leading Canadian media outlet is hiring a full-time digital editor to enhance its newsroom. The role involves running homepages, editing, and publishing stories, while making content accessible and engaging for users. Ideal candidates will have experience in digital media and strong news judgment, along with abilities in writing headlines and collaborating with a diverse team. The position supports work-life balance and offers opportunities for professional growth, along with competitive benefits.