About You You are a hands-on team leader, dedicated to high journalistic standards, and eager to help advance the work of social sector changemakers in Canada through solutions journalism. You believe in the power of good journalism to help build towards a future with better wellbeing for all. You don’t just want to cover the social purpose sector, you want to help create stories that inspire, uplift, and help make change for the better. You are a great working partner; with your reporters, with content partners, and with other staff members of the organization. You work with high integrity – both in relationships and in journalism. You believe in courageous work, knowing that being truthful in journalism may ruffle a few feathers. You want to uncover insight, ignite imaginations, and help changemakers change the world. You are someone who brings together people, ideas, narratives, and data to make the greatest possible positive impact. You connect the dots. You understand that journalism is changing – the old business models are broken and it’s not clear what is emerging. You’re willing to be flexible as we (Future of Good), navigate what is next. This means maintaining the integrity of journalism while seeking out new partners and storytelling ways. Role of the Managing Editor The Managing Editor leads Future of Good’s journalism. They decide what stories we cover, guide reporters through their work, and make sure every piece is useful for people working in Canada’s social impact world. They keep up with new research, trends, and news, build relationships with sources, and help shape the publication’s overall editorial direction.



The Managing Editor is expected to coach reporters, make final calls on stories, and help create learning products like webinars and guides. They’re organized, thoughtful, collaborative, and comfortable managing complex projects. Strong, ethical journalism is at the cornerstone of everything they do.
• Run and improve daily editorial operations, pitch meetings, and respond quickly to new developments
• Track news and trends in the social purpose sector and help set yearly editorial direction
• Collaborative copy editing of all stories to maintain high editorial quality and support reporters in producing strong, accurate work
• Lead and develop a remote reporting team, building an inclusive and high‑performing culture
• Mentor junior reporters and support professional growth for experienced journalists
• Manage columnists, freelancers and regional reps
• Apply trauma-informed and decolonized journalism practices where appropriate
• Write and edit the weekly editorial newsletter
• Work with Future of Good’s marketing and membership teams to test recent formats, including multimedia and interactive stories
• Manage the editorial calendar and weekly publishing schedule (Airtable)
• Manage the editorial section of FutureofGood.co




• Make final decisions on which stories and special reports get published
• Help plan and occasionally host live journalism events
• Use audience data to improve content and ensure continued growth
• Manage partnerships with wire services and other media organizations (PressForward)
• Represent Future of Good at events, sometimes moderating panels or industry discussions
• Other duties as assigned by the executive director

Salary:
$84,000

Location:
Remote, within Canada, preferably Ottawa About Future of Good We are Connecting the dots, on Purpose. The world of social impact is no longer a collection of isolated acts. It is a vast, complex ecosystem of thinkers, doers, and disruptors. But in a sea of rapid change, the biggest challenge isn’t a lack of ideas—it’s a lack of connection. Future of Good is here to bridge that gap. Future of Good is the newsroom, data hub and community for the people building Canada’s social impact sector. How We Do It:
• Independent Media:

We offer
a trusted filter for a fast-moving sector, delivering smart insights and core obsessions that matter.
• Interactive Learning: Our events and data products provide professional development that supports shared understanding across organizations.
• A Powerful Membership: Our membership is more than content—it’s an invitation to be seen and heard. Members get direct access to experts, a voice in our live journalism, and a space to share their work with a national community.
• Future of Good is Registered Journalism Organization 740040910 RR0001

📌 Managing Editor (Ottawa)
🏢 Future of Good
📍 Ottawa