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National Editor

National Editor

The Canadian Press • Toronto, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

National Editor, English Service – Toronto

This is a fully in-office position, Monday-Friday in downtown Toronto.

We’re looking for a voracious newshound who is an energetic leader and meticulous editor to drive our evening news coverage in the role of National Editor, English Service, of The Canadian Press.

The National Editor will have a senior leadership role in all aspects of newsroom operation and work closely with the Managing Editor and the Editor-in-Chief. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with leadership experience, either as a news editor or department head, who is looking to take that next step in their career with The Canadian Press.

The successful candidatewill:

  • Work from the afternoon into the evening to ensure the day’s stories are properly wrapped up; co-ordinate any late-breaking news; tee up our evening, overnight and early morning coverage;
  • Ensure that our work is of the highest quality, maintaining the standards for which CP is known;
  • Ensure our news content is supporting the new and emerging platforms that contribute to the company's financial success;
  • Work with department heads and bureau chiefs to identify areas that could benefit longer-term coverage.
  • Be a proven driver of the news file and have a passion for developing stories and breaking news;
  • Have a deep understanding of how the digital news cycle works to ensure a smooth transition from overnight to morning staff;
  • Be a voracious follower of the news on and off business hours;
  • Have a bottomless well of story ideas and ensure we are covered on all angles of big stories;
  • Manage a small team of editors and reporters including, but not limited to, those who work overnights.
  • Have experience dealing with newsroom managers and be confident working with them to shape our evening and overnight news file;
  • Be unafraid to occasionally jump in afterhours if necessary to ensure a story is seen through to its conclusion and meets the rigorous standards of the wire;
  • Have a deep understanding of the core principles of CP but also demonstrate an ability to embrace different ideas;
  • Be a proven change-maker who is constantly looking at our workflows and pushing for improvements;
  • Understand the business of CP and how the newsroom contributes to the success of the business;
  • Be a strong communicator who likes to consult and work collaboratively;
  • Understand and embrace the importance of in-person communication and be happy to spend their work week in our Toronto newsroom.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume by September 12, 2025.

Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

The Canadian Press is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment and support the goals of employment equity. We respect all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.

Committed to a maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Offers of employment are conditional upon the candidate providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 by the time of start date. We have a process in place to provide suitable accommodation to employees who are unable to obtain vaccines against COVID-19 for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.

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Chef national des nouvelles, service anglais – Toronto (interne-externe)

Il s’agit d’un poste entièrement au bureau, du lundi au vendredi, au centre-ville de Toronto.

Nous recherchons un(e) journaliste vorace, un(e) leader énergique et un(e) correcteur(trice) méticuleux(se) pour diriger notre couverture de l'actualité du soir dans le rôle de chef national des nouvelles, service anglais, de La Presse Canadienne.

Cette personne assumera un rôle de direction dans tous les aspects du fonctionnement de la salle de presse et travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le directeur de l’information et la rédactrice en chef.Il s'agit d'une excellente occasion pour quelqu’un possédant une expérience en leadership, que ce soit comme chef des nouvelles ou chef de section, et souhaitant franchir une nouvelle étape dans sa carrière à La Presse Canadienne.

Le/La candidat(e) retenu(e) devra:

  • Travailler de l'après-midi jusqu'au soir pour s'assurer que les nouvelles de la journée sont bien complétées; coordonner les dernières nouvelles; préparer notre couverture du soir, de la nuit et du petit matin;
  • Veiller à ce que notre travail soit de la plus haute qualité, en maintenant les normes pour lesquelles la PC est reconnue;
  • Veiller à ce que notre contenu d’actualité soutienne les plateformes nouvelles et émergentes qui contribuent au succès financier de l’entreprise;
  • Travailler avec les chefs de section et les chefs de bureau pour identifier les domaines qui pourraient bénéficier d’une couverture à plus long terme.
  • Savoir piloter les dossiers d’actualité et avoir une passion pour le développement des nouvelles en cours et des nouvelles de dernière heure;
  • Avoir une compréhension approfondie du fonctionnement du cycle de l’information numérique pour assurer une transition en douceur du personnel de nuit au personnel du matin;
  • Être un adepte vorace de l’actualité pendant et en dehors des heures de travail;
  • Avoir un puits sans fond d’idées de reportages et s’assurer que nous sommes couverts sous tous les angles pour les grandes nouvelles;
  • Gérer une équipe de rédacteurs et de reporters, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, ceux qui travaillent de nuit.
  • Avoir de l’expérience dans les relations avec les responsables de salle de rédaction et être confiant en collaborant avec eux pour façonner notre production d’actualités du soir et de la nuit;
  • Ne pas craindre d'intervenir occasionnellement en dehors des heures de travail si nécessaire pour s’assurer qu'une nouvelle soit menée à bien jusqu'à sa conclusion et réponde aux normes rigoureuses du fil;
  • Avoir une compréhension approfondie des principes fondamentaux de la PC, mais également démontrer une capacité à adopter des idées différentes;
  • Être un agent de changement reconnu qui examine constamment nos flux de travail et recherche des améliorations;
  • Comprendre les activités de la PC et comment la salle de rédaction contribue au succès de l’entreprise;
  • Être un bon communicateur qui aime consulter et travailler en collaboration;
  • Comprendre et assumer l’importance de la communication en personne et être heureux(se) de passer sa semaine de travail dans notre salle de presse de Toronto.

Veuillez postuler avec une lettre de motivation et un CV ici avant le 12 septembre 2025.

Engagement en faveur de la diversité, de l'équité et de l'inclusion

La Presse Canadienne souscrit au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi. Nous nous engageons à favoriser un environnement inclusif, sans obstacle et accessible, et à soutenir les objectifs d'équité en matière d'emploi. Nous respectons la diversité des groupes, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, les femmes, les Autochtones, les membres des minorités visibles et les personnes handicapées.

Engagement à maintenir un environnement de travail sûr et sain

Les offres d'emploi sont conditionnelles à la présentation par le candidat d'une preuve de vaccination complète contre la COVID-19 avant la date d'entrée en fonction. Nous avons mis en place un processus pour fournir des aménagements adaptés aux employés qui ne peuvent pas se faire vacciner contre la COVID-19, en raison d'exemptions médicales ou religieuses.bre 2024

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