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Are you passionate about journalism? Are your favorite news feeds dedicated to financial markets, tax rules, and retirement planning? Are you ready to lead a team of dedicated journalists and represent a national media brand? Newcom Media is seeking an Editorial Director for Advisor.ca and Investment Executive, Canada’s leading publications for financial advisors. These award-winning brands have served readers for more than six decades. Their daily news feeds, twice-daily email newsletters, and printed newspapers deliver content that guides Canada’s financial advisors and executives in decisions that build wealth for their clients. People well-equipped to succeed in this role include newspaper, news service, and magazine editors with experience covering financial and business matters in a fast-paced environment. Our successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to guiding the news team, setting the editorial direction, and producing content optimized for multiple platforms. Responsibilities: Establishing a responsive content strategy that engages and informs a sophisticated business audience.Writing, curating, and editing content that leads conversations.Managing and mentoring a team of eight dedicated full-time journalists.Assigning and editing content developed by columnists and freelancers.Cultivating industry sources and representing the brands at industry events.Producing multi-platform content with support from our video production and creative services teams.Guiding the production of a printed newspaper.Coordinating editorial activities with sister brands Finance et Investissement and Conseiller.ca.Managing editorial-related expenses and investments.Working alongside sales and audience development teams to support their efforts in maximizing revenue and subscriptions.Maintaining a social media presence to promote the brand and your own expertise.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications Experience leading an editorial team with a digital-first mindset and commitment to meeting deadlines.A comprehensive understanding of business markets and financial products.Post-secondary degree or diploma in journalism or a related field.4-5 years of related experience.Experience in news and feature writing and multimedia storytelling.Knowledge of website analytics and SEO-related strategies.Comfort optimizing content for website content management systems and social media platforms.Comfort moderating panel discussions and speaking before an audience.Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InCopy.French proficiency is an asset.Other detailsThe Editorial Director reports to Newcom Media’s Vice-President – Content and Design, and works in a hybrid workplace. Our team gathers at least two days a week in our Toronto office next to Kipling Station.Please submit a cover letter and resume, along with three examples of your work, to John G. Smith, vice-president – content and design, at johng@newcom.ca. Newcom Media Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. About Newcom Media Inc. When you join Newcom Media Inc., you’re joining a profitable and growing family-run B2B publishing business with an unwavering commitment to excellence – supporting the information needs of financial services, insurance, trucking, dental, and retail giftware sectors. There are plenty of benefits that come with a role at Newcom Media, including:3 weeks of paid vacation during your first year on the job — on top of all statutory holidays, plus an extra half day off prior to most long weekendsA group RRSP program that matches contributions valued at up to 5% of your annual salaryHealth and wellness benefits including: § Up to $500 of annual coverage for paramedical practitioners § Life insurance with a death benefit worth as much as your annual salary § Coverage for up to 90% of basic and preventive dental care — up to $2,000 per family member each year § Up to $250 in vision coverage every two years § A comprehensive employee assistance program (EAP) that includes support like confidential counselingSalary: $115,000 to $125,000