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Senior Visuals Editor, International; Editorial Jobs in Toronto, Canada at The Globe and Mail
Position: Senior Visuals Editor, International (Editorial)
Senior Visuals Editor, International (Editorial) Job Description
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.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Globe and Mail is seeking a senior visuals editor, international, to join our visuals team.
This AA role is an opportunity to work with award‑winning photojournalists based around the world on The Globe’s high‑impact visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial judgment with a track record of creating compelling visual‑first narratives.
Reporting to the head of photo and video, the senior visuals editor, international will help craft and hone visual storytelling, curate and edit visual content for multiple platforms, write and edit captions and other copy, and help manage logistics for complex international assignments.
Collaboration is essential for success in this role. You will work closely with the visual team, the foreign desk, and senior editors across the newsroom to see projects through ideation to production and publication.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluate and help shape pitches from photographers, ensuring alignment with newsroom priorities and clarity on scope, deliverables, timing, and resources
- Closely follow the news and pitch relevant story ideas
- Coordinate risk assessment and safety planning for hostile‑environment assignments
- Maintain close contact with photographers in the field, providing editorial guidance and support throughout assignments
- Oversee photo ingest, curation, transcription, and caption editing/writing as needed
- Write supporting text for photo essays and other visual packages where appropriate
- Act as a project manager on visual‑led assignments, coordinating across editing, digital design, podcast, video, and graphics, to ensure the work is presented strongly across platforms
- Build and maintain relationships with high‑profile freelance photographers, helping ensure The Globe remains a preferred partner for ambitious international work
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least five years of previous photo editor experience in a newsroom
- Previous experience working with photographers in conflict zones and other complex environments
- Strong news judgment and deep understanding of current world events
- Demonstrated experience of successfully managing multiple projects on deadline
- Detail‑oriented with clear communication skills
- Strong familiarity with Photo Mechanic and full Adobe Suite of programs
APPLICATION: Please submit a cover letter with your resume.
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.
- 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…
Title: Senior Visuals Editor, International; Editorial
Company: The Globe and Mail
Location: Toronto, Canada
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