Editor-in-Chief, Nova Scotia - Remote News Leader

Postmedia; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Postmedia, a leading Canadian news company, seeks an Editor-in-Chief for Nova Scotia, reporting to the VP of News. The role is remote within Nova Scotia, overseeing all editorial teams and ensuring high standards across Chronicle Herald, Cape Breton Post, and regional titles.

You will lead content strategy, audience growth and collaboration across the Postmedia network, with a focus on digital optimization and loyalty-building newsletters. Strong leadership and SEO experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in editor or senior newsroom leadership.
• Strong editorial judgment and newsroom leadership experience.
• Experience with SEO, analytics and growing digital audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee editorial teams across Nova Scotia, including multiple publications.
• Set high editorial standards and determine coverage priorities.
• Collaborate with regional editors on coverage and strategy.
• Develop newsroom capabilities and opportunities for staff growth.
• Manage staffing, performance and labour relations responsibilities.

Skills

Editorial leadership

SEO

Audience analytics

Digital content strategy

Newsroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

CMS

Analytics tools

Job description

Postmedia, a leading Canadian news company, seeks an Editor-in-Chief for Nova Scotia, reporting to the VP of News. The role is remote within Nova Scotia, overseeing all editorial teams and ensuring high standards across Chronicle Herald, Cape Breton Post, and regional titles.

You will lead content strategy, audience growth and collaboration across the Postmedia network, with a focus on digital optimization and loyalty-building newsletters. Strong leadership and SEO experience are essential.