Canada's National Observer
11 - 50 employees
Founded 2015
📱 Media
Media
Canada's National Observer is an independent, reader-funded Canadian news outlet specializing in climate and energy reporting, investigative journalism, and in-depth analysis of politics and public policy. It publishes news stories, opinion pieces, special reports, and podcasts, and focuses on accountability reporting and solutions-oriented climate coverage. The outlet highlights awards and investigative projects and emphasizes subscriptions and donations to support independent journalism.
Associate Editor
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🇨🇦 Canada – Remote
💵 $80k - $90k / year
⏰ Full Time
🟢 Junior
🟡 Mid-level
✏️ Editor
🚫👨🎓 No degree required
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Canada's National Observer
11 - 50 employees
Founded 2015
📱 Media
Media
Canada's National Observer is an independent, reader-funded Canadian news outlet specializing in climate and energy reporting, investigative journalism, and in-depth analysis of politics and public policy. It publishes news stories, opinion pieces, special reports, and podcasts, and focuses on accountability reporting and solutions-oriented climate coverage. The outlet highlights awards and investigative projects and emphasizes subscriptions and donations to support independent journalism.
📋 Description
• Manage reporters in the afternoons • Supervise evening copy/newsletters • Write compelling headlines • Manage project budgets • Negotiate freelance contractor agreements • Manage the editorial calendar, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained • Help design and implement CNO’s project work • Fill in for the Editor-in-Chief during vacations and sick days • Find compelling visuals and improve photography/photo editing tools • Package stories for social media • Provide vacation relief for editors and the newsletter editor • Recruit, hire and manage journalists and editors
🎯 Requirements
• Minimum 7 years of experience in journalism • Strong understanding of politics, climate change and disinformation • Excellent editorial skills with a track record of impactful storytelling • Experience in a leadership or management role • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage deadlines • Strong headline writing, story packaging and copy editing skills • Ability to navigate a fast-paced work environment with flexibility, professionalism and kindness • Resume, cover letter and three writing samples required • Applicants must read Canada’s National Observer, explore the site, sign up for newsletters, subscribe for a month, sign up for Civic Searchlight and use it before applying
🏖️ Benefits
• Sun Life extended health package • Employer matching RSP • One month of vacation • Personal and sick days • Equipment budget • Career development, mentorship and opportunity over time to take on a larger leadership role • Conference and training support • Subscriptions to other news sources and industry magazines
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