Canada's History Seeks Senior Editor

Are you an experienced editor, dedicated to top-notch magazine journalism? Are you passionate about Canadian history and the communities and stories that make up this diverse country? Canada’s History magazine may have the career you are looking for.

As Senior Editor, you will:

• substantively edit long and short stories for engaging features and departments
• line edit and fact check for polished, accurate copy
• collaborate — both in person and remotely — with the Editorial Director and the larger team to create editorial lineups and help with story assignments
• take part in all editorial meetings
• proofread at a high level with great attention to detail
• occasionally write long and short articles
• take on other tasks as needed

You are:

• Achievement oriented: demonstrates the motivation to work hard, be successful, achieve difficult goals and complete challenging tasks
• Dependable: be counted on to meet commitments and deadlines
• Flexible: able to adapt your style or approach to changing circumstances to achieve an objective
• Independent: able to be self-starting and work independently when necessary
• Proficient in interpersonal relations: relates to others in an outgoing, friendly and personable manner to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Able to use tact and diplomacy to manage delicate situations and develop a sense of openness and trust
• Persevering: Stays the course. Will persevere through hard times and pursue worthy goals
• With a positive attitude: maintains a balance of critical thinking and a positive attitude
• Productive: accomplishes an above-average quality of work
• Thorough: attends to detail and develops a comprehensive approach to problems

Desired experience and qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in journalism, creative communications or a related field
• Minimum of 5–7 years of magazine editorial experience
• Superior substantive and line editing and proofreading; writing and story generation
• Outstanding command of the English language
• Proven ability to work independently and with a team
• Working knowledge of both oral and written French (an asset)

Other:

• This in an ideal role for a mid-career professional seeking room to grow and learn, but experienced enough to work competently and professionally without much need to day-to-day guidance.
• This full-time employee position reports directly to the Editorial Director.
• This position can be remote.
• Salary: $75,000/yr plus benefits

About Canada’s National History Society

The importance of understanding Canada by examining the histories of its people is an anchoring belief of Canada’s History. Established as a national charitable organization in 1994, we bring relevance and awareness to a diverse past, illuminating the people, places and events that unite us as Canadians. Our work includes: Canada’s History magazine and Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids, CanadasHistory.ca, HistoireCanada.ca and the Governor General’s History Awards.

At Canada’s History, we envision a Canada where people are connected through history. Our mission is to strengthen understanding of the complex and diverse histories of our country and their part in shaping contemporary Canada.

Interested applicants are encouraged to forward a resume and cover letter by May 23, 2025 to the Head Office of Canada’s National History Society, Main Floor, Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R3B 2E9. Fax: (204) 988-9309. Email: jobs@canadashistory.ca

Canada’s History is committed to employment equality and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.