National Support Editor NCRA​/ANREC

National Support Editor (2) – NCRA/ANREC

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• Full Time
• Remote – Anywhere in Canada

The National Support Editor supports journalists and media organizations participating in the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) by providing editorial guidance, mentorship, and professional development support, while respecting the editorial independence and autonomy of participating media outlets. This role is supportive and advisory in nature;
National Support Editors do not exercise editorial authority over final content, do not approve or reject stories for publication, and do not act as editors of record. Responsibility for editorial decisions, publication, and content compliance remains with the employing media organization.

The position reports to NCRA/ANREC staff and works closely with a second National Support Editor as part of a coordinated national support model. At least one of the two positions will be bilingual (English/French).

• Provide advisory editorial support to LJI-funded journalists at the request of their media organizations.
• Offer constructive feedback on story ideas, scripts, interview approaches, structure, sourcing, and journalistic practices.
• Support journalists in applying recognized journalistic principles, ethics, and standards appropriate to their media context.
• Act as a resource for journalists navigating complex or sensitive reporting issues, without directing final editorial decisions.
• Encourage professional development and skill-building among journalists with varying levels of experience.

• Support media organizations in strengthening internal editorial practices and workflows through guidance and shared best practices.
• Assist journalists and stations in understanding and applying journalistic principles adopted by their organization or association.
• Help foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and peer support across participating media organizations.

• Participate in onboarding and orientation sessions with participating media organizations and journalists to clarify roles, expectations, and boundaries.
• Work within NCRA/ANREC’s established management and oversight framework, including regular check-ins and reporting.
• Engage respectfully and professionally with journalists, station managers, and organizational representatives.

• Participate in and help moderate shared communication spaces (e.g., Slack or equivalent), where journalists and media organizations can collaborate and exchange knowledge.
• Contribute to the development and sharing of resources, templates, and guidance materials that support journalistic practice.
• Assist in promoting awareness of LJI-supported journalism and sector initiatives through appropriate channels, as directed.

• Maintain high-level records of support activities (e.g., number of media organizations supported, types of assistance provided).
• Contribute input to aggregate reporting and evaluation processes focused on service delivery and impact—not content outcomes.
• Support feedback and satisfaction mechanisms (e.g., surveys of participating media organizations) as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the supportive, non-editorial-control nature of the role.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a journalist.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in radio/audio/broadcast/print journalism (including campus/education or equivalent work).
• Strong skills in print, audio and/or video production and editing; familiarity with digital print/audio/video workstations and platforms.
• Bilingualism in French and English (mandatory for 1 of 2 positions); fluency in other languages may also be an asset.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills; ability to support journalists with varying levels of experience.
• Knowledge of campus, community, or Indigenous radio/TV is an asset.
• Experience with Word Press and social media coordination…