Managing Editor - The Hamilton Spectator (Full-time)

Company Description

Torstar Corporation is a progressive media organization with a long, proud history in newspapers and a passion for capitalizing on the fluid world of digital and mobile media. Torstar’s vision for success is driven by a deep customer-centric obsession, continued journalistic excellence, advanced data-driven competency and a culture that is selfless, focused, agile, collaborative and results driven. The successful candidate will be a champion of those priorities while keeping the customer at the heart of all of the creative work that they will be doing.

Our Commitment To Diversity

We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.

Job Description

Managing Editor: Job Overview

As the Managing Editor, you play a key role in our news operation. You are responsible for the day-to-day editorial workflow, ensuring that our coverage is timely, accurate, and impactful across both print and digital platforms. You will bridge the gap between high-level editorial strategy and oversight of the day-to-day news cycle for all products at The Hamilton Spectator.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with other editors, you will determine the daily story priorities, assign stories, and ensure all content aligns with the newspaper’s ethical standards, and legal requirements. You will also act as the gatekeeper for key stories and legally sensitive stories.
• Manage a diverse team of reporters and editors. Provide consistent feedback, conduct performance reviews, and foster a supportive culture of excellence and innovation.
• Help ensure deadlines—both digital-first and print—are met.
• Work closely with the digital team to optimize content for SEO, social media engagement, and newsletter growth.
• Help manage the editorial budget, including freelance spending, and other staff expenses.
• Innovate, and help foster a culture of innovation, around new products and new ways to engage our audience.
• Help develop ethical ways to use Artificial Intelligence to improve our journalism and make our operation as efficient as possible.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by April 15, 2026

Qualifications

Experience: 7+ years in journalism, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior editing role.

Judgment: Exceptional news judgment and a deep understanding of Torstar/CP style and media law.

Tech Savvy: Proficiency with Content Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence and analytics tools like Marfeel.

Adaptability: The ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to navigate the interests of the community and newsroom staff.

Additional Information

AODA
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however, all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.