Position: Deputy Editor
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)
Location: Cape Breton, NS (Remote)
The Company:
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.
This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.
The Opportunity:
Postmedia Network Inc., is seeking a seasoned, highly motivated deputy editor for the Cape Breton Post, who is accustomed to working in a fast-paced daily newspaper environment as well as collaborating with editors in multiple newsrooms.
The successful candidate must have a track record of success driving readership and engagement, can collaborate with editors and newsrooms to ensure best practices are adopted and devise content strategies that ensure our brands retain and grow their reputation as crucial community pillars.
What you'll do:
- The deputy editor oversees newsrooms operations for the Cape Breton Post and as well as Nova Scotia weekly publications.
- Works with the local journalists to drive readership.
- This newsroom leader supports production and assigning for our digital and print publications.
Who you are:
- A senior leader with experience managing a daily news operation
- Able to lead teams to drive readership and engagement
- A skilled editor who is proactive in devising strategies that lead to increase reader engagement
- A manager who has experience with transformative change in operations
- Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems
Compensation:
Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location.
Base Salary: $59,001 - $72,000
We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
