Join Our Team as Associate Editor at Canada's National ObserverReports to: Jimmy Thomson, Editor-in-ChiefCompensation range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually depending on experienceLocation: RemoteTerm: Full-time, permanentHours: Mon - Fri, 12 - 8pm Eastern Time / 9am-5pm Pacific TimeStatus: Management role in a unionized workplace (this position is non-union)About CNOWhat began at a dining room table in Vancouver in 2008 is now one of Canada's most decorated independent newsrooms.Observer Media Group launched Vancouver Observer first, then Canada's National Observer in 2015, betting that excellent reporting and accountability journalism could thrive outside legacy media. In 2017, CNO became the first digital-only publication in Canadian history to win a National Newspaper Award and receive a Michener citation for public service journalism. 'The little engine that could,' then-Governor General David Johnston called it.As we've grown, the awards have kept coming, and so has the impact. CNO investigations have forced government resignations, exposed dysfunction in the regulatory system overseeing a $15-billion pipeline, and revealed disinformation campaigns targeting local democracies. We have also shone a light on the best of Canadian innovation and solutions. In an era of climate crisis and coordinated disinformation, excellent accountability journalism has never mattered more.Today, CNO covers Canada's changing climate from newsrooms in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa, with more than 35,000 articles published.



Last year we launched Civic Searchlight - our popular 'superpower for democracy' - and earned ten new journalism award nominations this spring alone, including the inaugural Hinton Award for AI Safety Reporting from the Canadian Journalism Foundation.The roleCanada's National Observer seeks a talented editor with journalism and management experience to support the next phase of our award-winning journalism. You're the right person for the job if you are keen to find recent ways to shape important stories about the environment, climate, energy and politics. We seek a strong writer, editor and headline writer who can package our stories for maximum appeal and impact.This is a leadership role with management and oversight responsibilities within a unionized workplace. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.The successful applicant will manage staff Monday through Friday between 12pm and 8pm Eastern Time / 9am and 5pm Pacific Time. The working hours are non-negotiable.Daily responsibilitiesManage reporters in the afternoonsSupervise evening copy/newslettersFocus on writing compelling headlinesManage project budgetsNegotiate freelance contractor agreementsManage editorial calendar, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintainedHelp design and implement CNO's project workFill in for EIC as required during vacations and sick daysFind compelling visuals,



improve photography photo editing toolsPackage stories for social mediaProvide vacation relief for editors and newsletter editorRecruit, hire and manage journalists and editorsBasic requirementsMinimum 7 years of experience in journalismStrong understanding of politics, climate change and disinformationExcellent editorial skills with a track record of impactful storytellingExperience in a leadership or management roleDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage deadlinesAce headline, story packaging and copy editing skillsAble to navigate a fast-paced work environment with flexibility, professionalism, and kindnessWhat we offerSun Life extended health packageEmployer matching RSPBenefits including one month of vacation, personal and sick days and equipment budgetCareer development, mentorship and opportunity over time to take on a larger leadership role in the organizationConference and training supportSubscriptions to other news sources and industry magazinesThis post will remain open until we find the right candidate, but we hope to have someone in place by October.Canada's National Observer is committed to building a team that reflects the country we cover. We actively welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized candidates, women, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities. Our Vancouver newsroom is located on the unceded traditional territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and the land we live on inspires the work we do.

📌 Associate Editor (Ottawa)
🏢 National Observer
📍 Ottawa