Canada’s National Observer is Hiring an Associate Editor Reports to : Jimmy Thomson, Editor-in-Chief Compensation range : $80,000 – $90,000 annually depending on experience Location : Remote Term : Full-time, permanent Hours : Mon – Fri, 12 – 8pm Eastern Time / 9am-5pm Pacific Time Status : Management role in a unionized workplace (this position is non-union)

About CNO What 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.

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 role Canada’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 new 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 responsibilities

Manage reporters in the afternoons

Focus on writing compelling headlines

Negotiate freelance contractor agreements

Manage editorial calendar, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained

Help design and implement CNO’s project work

Fill in for EIC as required during vacations and sick days

Find compelling visuals, improve photography photo editing tools

Package stories for social media

Provide vacation relief for editors and newsletter editor

Recruit, hire and manage journalists and editors

Basic 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

Ace headline, story packaging and copy editing skills

Able to navigate a fast-paced work environment with flexibility, professionalism, and kindness

What we offer

Sun Life extended health package

Employer matching RSP

Benefits including one month of vacation, personal and sick days and equipment budget

Career development, mentorship and chance over time to take on a larger leadership role in the organization

Conference and training support

Subscriptions to other news sources and industry magazines

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.

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📌 Job: Associate Editor, Canada’s National Observer (CNO) (Winnipeg)
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