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POSITION OVERVIEW: The Globe and Mail has a longstanding commitment to supporting the next generation of Canadian leaders. We believe that informed youth strengthen our democracy, our institutions, and our collective future. As part of this commitment, we partner with universities and educational institutions across Canada to expand access to trusted, high quality journalism—helping young Canadians build knowledge, critical thinking skills, and engaged citizenship. The Education Manager plays a central role in advancing this mission and driving the growth of the education category.
The Education Category Education Manager is responsible for managing and growing education category revenues across digital subscriptions. This role works closely with Editorial, Digital, Product, Advertising, and Engagement teams to design and deliver compelling offerings for students, educators, and institutions. The position also leads partnership development and plays a key role in shaping The Globe’s long term education strategy.
LOCATION: Toronto (preferred) however, remote candidates within Canada will also be considered.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and sell subscription programs to universities, providing digital access for students, faculty, and administrative staff. • Drive subscription activation and usage through effective campus engagement initiatives. • Partner with the Advertising team to grow revenue opportunities and strengthen relationships within the university sector. • Identify and build partnerships with third party organizations that can expand educational reach and revenue. • Collaborate with Editorial on student focused content strategies (e.g., careers, personal finance, media literacy). • Work with Digital and Product teams to develop tools that support student needs (e.g., career readiness tools, financial literacy resources). • Partner with the Engagement team to increase activation, retention, and ongoing engagement among student subscribers. • Support the development and execution of integrated strategies that deepen relationships with students, faculty, and institutions. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. • 5–10 years of progressive experience in a related role, including business to business (B2B) sales. • Proven success in B2B subscription sales (experience in media or digital products considered an asset). • Established experience and relationships within the higher education sector. • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrixed organizational environment. • Strong track record of collaborating with customers, developing high quality sales materials, delivering persuasive presentations, negotiating solutions, and supporting client needs throughout the sales cycle. SALARY: The base salary for this role ranges from $99,100 to $124,000 per year. Placement within this range depends on a candidate’s level of experience, technical skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Candidates who have been identified as meeting the role’s requirements can expect to be near the midpoint of this range, while the upper end is reserved for those with specialized expertise or a strong track record of success in comparable roles.
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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: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All hiring decisions 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.
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