Long-Form Editor (Editorial)

The Globe and Mail; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Canada is seeking an experienced long-form editor to join their newsroom. You will be responsible for ensuring that the journalism produced is engaging, accurate, and clear. The ideal candidate has a strong news judgment and experience in making substantive edits on long-form stories. This role involves working collaboratively with reporters and requires effective communication skills. Flexible work arrangements and supportive programs are offered as part of this position.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work environment

Generous vacation

Parental leave top‑up

Health and dental benefits

Annual wellness subsidy

Education assistance for training courses

Qualifications

• At least five years working in a newsroom.
• Experience making substantive edits on long‑form stories.
• Business journalism experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Substantive edits on news, business and feature stories on deadline.
• Write web headlines and display copy that resonates with readers.
• Work evening and weekend shifts as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

News judgment

Ability to work under deadline pressure

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Company Overview

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 long-form editor to join our newsroom’s editing team. The editing desk ensures The Globe’s journalism from across the newsroom is accurate, clear and enjoyable to read.

The ideal candidate is an avid media consumer who loves shaping long‑form narrative, investigative and enterprise stories into compelling reads. You should be comfortable tackling any subject matter with curiosity and critical thinking, always with the reader top of mind. You see the big picture of how to improve a story and structure a piece to keep readers engaged, while paying attention to detail and making every sentence count.

This role works collaboratively, with everyone from reporters to senior leaders, on The Globe’s most ambitious journalism. Clear communication skills and the ability to provide and incorporate constructive feedback is a must. So is creative problem‑solving. This position is based in the Toronto newsroom and requires a minimum of two days a week in office.

Responsibilities

• Substantive edits on news, business and feature stories on deadline.
• Work through story edits with reporters and editors.
• Write web headlines and display copy with an understanding of what resonates with readers online.
• Ability to work evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• At least five years working in a newsroom.
• Experience making substantive edits on long‑form stories.
• Strong news judgment.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Strong communication skills.
• Business journalism experience is an asset.

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.

• 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 benefits.
• 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

No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All hiring decisions 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.

Vaccination Policy

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval. If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.

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.