Editor-in-Chief: Lead Canada’s Iconic National Magazine

Jeff Gaulin; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

EFAP & wellness resources

Employee subscription rates

Job summary

Maclean's Magazine in Toronto is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to guide the venerable title into its next chapter, balancing journalistic rigor with audience growth across print, digital, and events.

The role requires a track record of leading high-impact journalism, shaping editorial strategy, and building diverse teams while upholding independence and integrity. This is a rare opportunity to steer a national voice in Canada.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in journalism with 5+ in senior editorial leadership
• Exceptional knowledge of Canadian politics, business, culture
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field

Responsibilities

• Set editorial vision and content strategy for Maclean’s across all platforms.
• Lead, mentor and manage a diverse newsroom team and pitching process.
• Grow readership and subscriptions through data-informed editorial decisions.
• Oversee operations, budgets and collaboration with sales/marketing while maintaining independence.
• Uphold journalistic integrity and represent the brand publicly.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Maclean's Magazine in Toronto is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to guide the venerable title into its next chapter, balancing journalistic rigor with audience growth across print, digital, and events.

The role requires a track record of leading high-impact journalism, shaping editorial strategy, and building diverse teams while upholding independence and integrity. This is a rare opportunity to steer a national voice in Canada.