We create, publish and print some of Canada’s best‑known media. As the country’s largest privately owned communications company, SJC brings together iconic brands including Toronto Life, Maclean’s, Chatelaine, FASHION, Today’s Parent, HELLO! Our work reaches Canadians in print, online, on social media, through video and audio, and in person.

Chatelaine has been part of Canadian women’s lives for generations. In 2023, Chatelaine celebrated its 95th anniversary and won Gold for Best Lifestyle Magazine at the National Magazine Awards — a category it was nominated for again this year. The brand has also continued to grow into new formats, including a podcast and newsletter that extend Chatelaine’s voice and community beyond the page.

We are looking for an Editor‑in‑Chief to set a new vision for Chatelaine (English edition). The job is to understand what Canadian women — and women connected to Canada around the world — are thinking about, dealing with and looking forward to, then build the journalism, service, conversation and community that meet them there. You will lead print, web, newsletters, social, video, audio, events and the platforms still taking shape.

Grow the brand across every relevant platform, including emerging ones, with content built for how people actually read, watch, listen, share and gather today. Build a modern multimedia newsroom that turns strong ideas into great journalism, useful service, distinctive visuals, video, audio, social storytelling and live experiences. Build an editorial agenda around the issues, ambitions, pleasures and pressures shaping women’s lives today — from health, money, work and caregiving to culture, politics, identity, style, food and relationships.

Lead the full content mix across print, web, newsletters, search, social, video, audio, events and new platforms as they emerge.



A print feature should not simply be dropped online; a social video should not feel like an article read into a camera. Commission, edit, write, produce or host when the story calls for it.

Own audience growth across platforms, with clear goals for reach, engagement, loyalty, newsletter growth, subscriptions, event participation and repeat use. Use audience data and editorial judgment together. Develop repeatable franchises and formats that can become habits for audiences and durable assets for the brand.

Lead, coach and challenge a small, talented team of editors, writers, producers, designers, freelancers and contributors. Partner with the Editor‑in‑Chief of Châtelaine to identify opportunities for collaboration across editorial planning, content development, talent, audience engagement and shared resources, while preserving each brand’s editorial identity. Build a contributor network that reflects the breadth and diversity of women’s experiences in Canada and brings real expertise and lived perspective to the work.

Represent the brand in media, at industry and community events, with partners and in public conversations. Host interviews, video, audio and live events with authority, warmth and curiosity. Build relationships with writers, creators, experts, cultural leaders and communities who can extend the brand’s range and credibility.

Make the Editor‑in‑Chief and the brand feel closely connected: recognizable, accountable and present. Help build the business Work closely with audience, marketing, product, events,



sales and branded content teams to turn editorial strength into sustainable growth. Develop editorial franchises and extensions that can support subscriptions, sponsorships, events, commerce and other revenue without compromising trust.

Give commercial partners a clear understanding of the audience and the brand, while keeping editorial decision‑making independent. Deep editorial leadership experience in a newsroom, media company or ambitious content organization. A record of building and growing content across several formats; ideally including print or long‑form journalism, in addition to digital, newsletters, social and events.

You can spot the idea, sharpen the angle, edit the line and judge the package. Strong writing and editing skills, grounded in reporting and journalistic standards. A strong, influential and relevant network of contributors and creatives to help shape and develop your vision.

A real understanding of the lives and interests of women in Canada, and the curiosity to keep listening as those lives change. Comfort with data, budgets and business decisions. You can make a creative case and an operating case for where the brand should invest.

You are credible on camera and on stage, and you know how to make other people interesting. Health and Dental Advantages Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to online health & wellness resources through Homewood Health. Scholarship program available for employees’ children.

Inclusion

We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.

Artificial Intelligence

Disclosure

Please be advised that SJC may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening applicants for this position. This is an immediate opening for an existing, active vacancy. #

📌 Editor-in-Chief, Chatelaine (Toronto)
🏢 SJC
📍 Toronto