Long-Form Editor; Editorial

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada's most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we've garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce.

We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the Black North Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees' growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

No matter your position at The Globe, you'll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

The Globe and Mail is seeking a long-form editor to join our newsroom’s editing team. The editing desk ensures The Globe’s journalism from across the newsroom is accurate, clear and enjoyable to read.

The ideal candidate is an avid media consumer who loves shaping long‑form narrative, investigative and enterprise stories into compelling reads. You should be comfortable tackling any subject matter with curiosity and critical thinking, always with the reader top of mind. You see the big picture of how to improve a story and structure a piece to keep readers engaged, while paying attention to detail and making every sentence count.

This role works collaboratively, with everyone from reporters to senior leaders, on The Globe’s most ambitious journalism. Clear communication skills and the ability to provide and incorporate constructive feedback is a must. So is creative problem‑solving. This position is based in the Toronto newsroom and requires a minimum of two days a week in office.

• Substantive edits on news, business and feature stories on deadline.
• Work through story edits with reporters and editors.
• Write web headlines and display copy with an understanding of what resonates with readers online.
• Ability to work evening and weekend shifts.

• At least five years working in a newsroom.
• Experience making substantive edits on long‑form stories.
• Strong news judgment.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Strong communication skills.
• Business journalism experience is an asset.

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities. The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability. As Canada’s most respected media brand, The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members.
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work‑life balance.
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements.
• Parental leave top‑up.
• Competitive health and dental benefits.
• Annual wellness subsidy.
• On‑site chiropractor and registered massage therapist.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Free digital subscription to  and 40% off other Globe products.
• Education assistance for external training courses.

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer‑to‑peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge‑sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

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