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 creative and audience-focused multi-platform video producer to help grow our video journalism across social platforms and and Globe-owned channels.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, producing, packaging and publishing original video journalism in a variety of formats. Working closely with reporters, editors, hosts, and the video team, they will help identify stories and bring compelling visual storytelling to them.
This role calls for an organized and entrepreneurial storyteller who understands audience behaviour and the evolving video landscape.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with reporters, editors and hosts to develop and execute original video stories and series.
- Identify opportunities for video storytelling across The Globe's journalism and generate ideas for new formats, franchises and audience-focused initiatives.
- Chase and research guests for interviews, conversations and recurring series.
- Coordinate production logistics.
- Prepare briefing materials, background research and interview notes for hosts and guests.
- Work with video editors and oversee post-production to ensure strong editorial, visual and journalistic standards.
- Publish and optimize content across YouTube and other platforms, applying platform-specific best practices.
- Analyze audience and performance data
- Work closely with colleagues to identify stories and conversations that are well suited for video formats.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least three years of experience producing, publishing or developing video journalism, documentary or creator-led video content.
- Strong news judgment and commitment to journalistic standards.
- Excellent research, interviewing and writing skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of audience development and engagement across digital video platforms.
- Proficiency with Final Cut Pro (preferred) or Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, considered an asset.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted production, editing and content workflows considered an asset.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Passion for journalism, innovation and the future of video storytelling.
This position is based in the Toronto office and requires a minimum of two days a week in office.
APPLICATION: Please include a cover letter with your resume (that is written by you, not AI). Our promise to readers is that the best work comes from our own (human) curiosity and creativity - we’d like to see yours.
SALARY: This position is classified as a Content Editor in Group C of the Editorial Collective Agreement.
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.
WE OFFER:
- 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
- Defined Benefit pension plan
- 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: Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as candidate sourcing or application review. All employment decisions, including interview selection and hiring outcomes, 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.
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.
