Editor-in-Chief

Postmedia Solutions

. Execute the strategic editorial vision, tone and standards for the Nova Scotia publications, supporting audience growth .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaLead💰 CA$102,000 - CA$122,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong editorial judgment and leadership in managing editorial teams, driving audience engagement, and optimizing digital content through SEO and analytics. Proven ability to develop staff and maintain high editorial standards while collaborating across networks.

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Editorial LeadershipSEO ExpertiseAudience AnalyticsNewsroom ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Editorial JudgmentDigital Content OptimizationNewsroom PrioritizationStory TreatmentAudience Growth Strategies

Soft Skills

People LeadershipCollaborationDecision-MakingEmpowermentChange Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Audience Analytics ToolsSEO ToolsNewsletter Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Editorial StandardsNewsroom LeadershipEngagement StrategiesMedia PublishingCommunity Journalism

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute the strategic editorial vision, tone and standards for the Nova Scotia publications, supporting audience growth
Guide and empower a talented group of employees driving engagement within a mission-driven organization
Oversee all editorial teams across Nova Scotia, including the Chronicle Herald, Cape Breton Post, rural community titles, and a politics bureau
Set and maintain high editorial standards, making key decisions on coverage, story treatment and newsroom priorities
Work closely with other regional editors on regional coverage, shared resources and editorial strategy
Collaborate across the Postmedia Network to build a prosperous future for families and communities through journalism
Develop staff, build newsroom capability and create opportunities for strong performers to grow
Manage staffing, performance, labour relations and other people-leadership responsibilities
Report to the company's Vice-President of News for Medium and Regional Markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum five years of experience as an editor, assignment editor, or another senior newsroom leadership role
A demonstrated record of strong editorial judgment, newsroom leadership and decision-making
Comfortable leading people through change and working effectively with other leaders
Expertise in SEO, audience analytics, and optimization for digital content
Experience publishing and managing newsletters and understanding their role in loyalty, retention and conversion