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.

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.

SALARY: This position is classified as a Senior Visuals Editor in Group AA of the Editorial 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: 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.

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.