Role overview

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Globe and Mail is seeking an experienced Editor to lead its Intelligence Unit, a new editorial initiative dedicated to examining the major issues shaping Canada’s future.
The intelligence unit will pursue a focused set of major national challenges each year, bringing together The Globe's journalism and independent expertise to help Canadians better understand complex topics and explore evidence-based solutions.
Working across the newsroom and beyond, the Editor will recruit and collaborate with leading subject-matter experts from academia, business, public policy, science and civil society, combining outside expertise with The Globe's reporting strengths to produce authoritative, agenda-setting journalism.
This management position requires a leader who is comfortable operating at the intersection of journalism, product and audience strategy. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of editorial leadership, sound judgment on public affairs and the ability to translate complexity into compelling storytelling.
The Intelligence Unit will execute its coverage across multiple formats, including live events. Topics could range from housing and productivity to health care, education, demographic change, energy, artificial intelligence and geopolitics.
As Editor, you will define the editorial vision, oversee execution across platforms and lead a small, high-performing team. This is a foundational leadership role with the opportunity to build a distinctive national initiative that strengthens The Globe's authority, deepens reader engagement and helps shape conversations about Canada's future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Define and execute the editorial vision for the Intelligence Unit.
Identify and prioritize a focused set of major national issues for investigation each year.
Build and manage a network of leading external experts, contributors and advisors.
Lead a multidisciplinary editorial team producing journalism across print, digital, video, audio and live events.
Commission and oversee deep reporting, analysis and explanatory journalism that examines causes, consequences and potential solutions.
Work closely with reporters, data journalists, product, audience and design teams to create distinctive editorial experiences.
Ensure the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and editorial integrity.
Represent The Globe in public-facing events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least five years of editorial leadership experience in a national or major newsroom
Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex projects
Strong news judgment and deep understanding of Canadian public affairs
Experience working across multiple formats and platforms
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex ideas clearly
Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort building new editorial products

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 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.