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Deputy Editor
@ The Hub Canada
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
The Hub Canada is hiring a Deputy Editor, a full-time, Calgary-based role working with the Managing Editor to develop, edit and publish journalism and commentary. The work covers commissioning, editing, fact-checking and publishing in WordPress, plus supporting Hub Hits interviews. The posting states a salary of $65,000 per year and applications are due November 20.
Responsibilities:
- Develop story ideas and shape the editorial agenda
- Work with authors from pitch to final copy
- Edit, copy edit and fact-check content
- Prepare and schedule articles in WordPress
- Support Hub Hits interviews and briefing notes
Requirements summary:
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Sound editorial judgment and fact-checking skills
- Experience developing writers' work
- Familiarity with WordPress or a similar CMS
- Comfort using AI tools with human oversight
- Interest in Canadian politics and public policy
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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The Hub Canada
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
About the role
The Deputy Editor works with the Managing Editor to develop, edit and publish The Hub’s journalism and commentary. It’s a hands-on role covering the whole publishing process, from story ideas and commissioning to editing, fact-checking and getting pieces live. This is a Calgary-based position, working with our team across Canada. You’ll work directly with contributors, manage the editorial calendar, and help shape new formats and workflows, including the responsible use of AI tools. You’ll also support the Alberta Bureau Chief on Hub Hits, our YouTube interview series.
What you’ll do
• Develop story ideas and shape the editorial agenda with the Managing Editor
• Work with authors on pitches and drafts, from concept to final copy
• Commission articles and manage contributor relationships
• Edit, copy edit and fact-check for clarity, accuracy, and style
• Vet incoming submissions
• Prepare and schedule articles in WordPress and keep the publishing calendar on track
• Help build efficient editorial workflows, including AI-assisted ones
• Book guests, research, and prepare briefing notes for Hub Hits interviews
• Occasionally report and write
What we’re looking for
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail
• Sound editorial judgment and strong research and fact-checking skills
• Experience working with writers to develop ideas and improve their work
• Strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while working with a team across Canada
• Familiarity with WordPress or a similar CMS
• Comfort using AI tools for research, editing, and publishing, with an understanding of the need for accuracy and human oversight
• Strong communication skills and the ability to give constructive editorial feedback
• Real interest in Canadian politics and public policy, and a clear understanding of what resonates with Western Canadian audiences
What success looks like
A steady pipeline of strong content, polished work published on schedule, good relationships with contributors, and better editorial processes.
Salary
$65,000 per year
How to apply
Send your resume and writing samples to [email protected] by November 20. Must include “Deputy Editor Application” in the subject line.
About The Hub
The Hub was founded in 2021 to cover the intersection of politics and economics through rigorous, data-driven reporting and analysis. We produce daily original news, commentary, podcasts and newsletters, and operate our own YouTube channel. Canadians engage with our content over 2 million times a month.
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