Deputy Editor, Personal Finance and Investing (Editorial) – Hybrid

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 is seeking a deputy editor to help lead its personal finance and investing team.

The deputy editor is a management position who will work with our team of reporters, columnists and market strategists to guide the continued expansion of our financial coverage. This individual will be responsible for finding new ways to expand the appeal of our reporting with a broad range of readers.

Our readers regularly turn to The Globe for advice on how to properly prepare for financial futures. Our goal is to provide long-term financial planning guidance for all readers, regardless of age or financial circumstance. This is an opportunity to help define The Globe’s coverage in topics that are key drivers of subscriptions and retention. 

The deputy editor will work with the Managing Editor of Globe Investor to expand our financial coverage, working with both freelancers and staff reporters. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Find and manage new columnists 
• Assign staff writers on investing and personal finance topics
• Manage staff performance, motivate reporters to achieve their best and encourage creativity and innovation
• Collaborate with colleagues across the department and wider newsroom to develop new tools, features, explainers and interactives to aid readers in their financial planning
• Use audience data to inform coverage and topic areas    

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• At least five years previous editing and assigning experience
• Experience cultivating new writers with an eye to diversifying our contributors 
• Ability to think beyond standard storytelling formats and assist in developing new tools and interactives 
• Comfortable working in a variety of formats, including live blogs, newsletters, video and audio
• Avid news consumer with previous experience working in business journalism 
• Previous managing or supervisory experience is an asset.

This position is based in the Toronto office and requires a minimum of three days a week in office.

APPLICATION: Please include a cover letter along 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: The base salary for this role ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 per year. Placement within this range depends on a candidate’s level of experience, technical skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Candidates who have been identified as meeting the role’s requirements can expect to be near the midpoint of this range, while the upper end is reserved for those with specialized expertise or a strong track record of success in comparable roles. This role may also be eligible for The Globe’s Annual Incentive Plan, which is based on a combination of company and individual performance.

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: 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.

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.