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 candidate will:

• 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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