TIME is a 103-year-old global media brand and one of the most trusted names in journalism. TIME's mission is to provide trusted guidance about the ideas and people who shape and improve the world. Today, this promise lives at the centre of the brand's award-winning editorial work, innovative new products, and global expansion.

In partnership with ArtsHouse Media Group, TIME has expanded into Canada, bringing together TIME's trusted journalism and global perspective with original Canadian reporting and storytelling. TIME Canada will focus on the people, ideas, and issues shaping Canada's future, spanning politics, business, culture, technology, climate, and more, while connecting Canadian stories and perspectives to audiences around the world.

We are looking for changemakers from all backgrounds and walks of life, who embody TIME's core values as well as our mission of informing, connecting, and engaging the world.

If you're ready to take your next step with TIME Canada, read more about this opportunity below.

The Role:

TIME Canada is seeking a National Editor to lead its digital editorial coverage, commissioning, writing and editing stories on the people, movements, and forces shaping Canadian politics, business, society, and culture. A successful candidate should be a strong, dynamic editor and writer who enjoys generating ambitious ideas, producing original journalism, and making smart assignments in a rapid-paced environment.

This role is based in Toronto and will involve working with TIME's global newsroom to coordinate coverage and bring Canadian stories to an international audience. The National Editor should be able to juggle multiple, overlapping deadlines, and be comfortable writing and editing daily news coverage alongside longer-lead features, interviews, and in-depth reporting.





TIME Canada will publish a wide range of compelling stories that offer insight into the critical issues of the day, highlighting the people, ideas, and developments shaping Canada's role in the world. This is an opportunity for an enterprising, intellectually curious editor to help establish TIME Canada's editorial voice and build a digital newsroom dedicated to original Canadian journalism.

Responsibilities:

- Execute the editorial vision and coverage priorities for TIME Canada
- Write, commission and edit news stories, features, interviews, analysis, and human interest stories covering Canada and its influence globally
- Cultivate relationships with emerging voices as well as a diverse stable of established contributors including journalists, authors, freelancers, columnists, and experts
- Stay on top of the news to find distinctive angles and framings for stories covering Canadian politics, business, culture, technology, climate, and social issues
- Manage a team of staff writers by fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment
- Oversee daily editorial assignments, deadlines, and publishing schedules to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely coverage
- Work with the audience team to optimise stories for maximum impact across all digital platforms
- Collaborate with reporters, editors, photo editors, and others in the TIME newsroom to support and expand Canadian coverage
- Identify opportunities for original reporting, exclusive interviews, and major editorial features that highlight Canadian leaders, innovators, and changemakers




- Promote and abide by our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Write and produce editorial content for TIME Canada's tentpole events, including interviews, features, and event coverage
- Develop content for social media platforms, working with the digital and audience teams to expand reach and engagement

Qualifications:

- At least 5 years of editorial experience, preferably for a high-impact media outlet or publication
- Experience writing and commissioning original journalism, managing staff writers, and working with outside contributors
- A track record of writing and editing impactful stories on topics that include Canadian politics, business, global affairs, culture, health, lifestyle, and social issues
- Wide-ranging intellectual interests from Canadian history and political science to foreign policy, economics, and beyond
- An ability to develop compelling narratives and embrace nuance without losing clarity
- Excellent news judgment and a knack for distinctive angles and sharp analysis
- A strong understanding of Canada's media landscape, political institutions, and the issues shaping the country
- A commitment to a diversity of perspectives
- Unimpeachable news judgment and editorial instincts
- Enthusiastic about innovation, positive change and collaboration
- Experience producing editorial content for social media platforms, with an understanding of digital audiences and platform-specific storytelling
- Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset but is not required

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter

Application question(s)

- Have you submitted both a resume and cover letter as part of your application?

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)

📌 National Editor (Toronto)
🏢 TIME Canada
📍 Toronto