Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
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 BlackNorth 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 highly motivated Assistant Photo Editor, with a love of photography and visual storytelling, who will assign, research, edit and package photography for digital and print platforms.
The successful candidate will have strong news judgment, and a proven ability to work with photographers to help shape story ideas from start to finish. They will be unflappable under daily deadline pressures, and be comfortable working independently as well as in a team setting.
Strong technical editing skills are essential, as is a passion for the future of visual journalism in a digital world.
The Globe and Mail’s visuals team is a multidisciplinary group of designers, developers, photo editors, data journalists and graphic artists. We work collaboratively across all aspects of The Globe’s coverage on everything from long-term investigative projects to breaking news and immersive story formats.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative journalist and a positive advocate within the wider newsroom for the power and value of visuals as core to The Globe’s journalism. They will also have a passion for continually improving processes and workflows in an ever-changing media environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience as a photo editor for a media organization, or equivalent experience and a proven track record as a photojournalist
• A strong, confident understanding of the legal and ethical underpinnings of photojournalism in a digital age
• Excellent judgement for what makes a good visual story, from technical and aesthetic details to pacing and story structure
• An ability to evaluate and give feedback on a wide range of freelance pitches and story ideas
• Strong understanding of the technical aspects of photography, and an ability to clearly communicate those requirements to other visual journalists
• Conversant on trends in digital journalism, including the role of visuals in reaching readers across distributed platforms like Instagram, Apple News and others
• An understanding of digital and print design principles is an asset
• This position will include some evenings and weekend work
This position is based in the Toronto office and requires a minimum of two days a week in office.
APPLICATION: Please include a cover letter with your resume (that is written by you, not AI). Our promise to readers is that the best work comes from our own (human) curiosity and creativity - we’d like to see yours.
SALARY: This position is classified under Group C of theEditorial Collective Agreement.
WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:
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.
WE OFFER:
• 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
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• Annual wellness subsidy
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
• Education assistance for external training courses
SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:
• 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.
AI DISCLOSURE: Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as candidate sourcing or application review. All employment decisions, including interview selection and hiring outcomes, are made by human reviewers. We ask candidates to engage authentically in interviews; AI may support preparation but should not be used during interviews or replace your own responses.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.
The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
