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MANAGING EDITOR/PODCAST HOST (posted August 22, 2026)

ABOUT CANADALAND

Canadaland is the first and largest independent podcast company in the country. Through the ongoing support of over 10,000 paying supporters and a wide range of advertisers and other partners, we provide over 400,000 listeners per month with free journalism focused on Canadian issues in media, news, current affairs, politics, and more. Our podcasts have won major awards in Canada and internationally. Our series Thunder Bay was adapted into a TV series on Crave which won multiple Canadian Screen Awards. Canadaland exposes information that would otherwise be kept secret. We give voice to a wide array or perspectives and points of view, and we spark vital conversations about the past, present, and future of Canada.

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Full time, permanent, in person

REPORTS TO: Editor in Chief/Publisher

COMPENSATION: $80,000-100,000/year

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sep 2, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Managing Editor is supervisor to our senior producers (currently 3) and is manager to our newsroom staff (currently 9, inclusive of senior producers). 

The ME provides daily oversight of our audio slate and serves as a member of our editorial management team, collaborating directly with our Editor/Publisher on highest-level decisions about which stories we tell, what we investigate, and who we work with to tell them.

The ME ensures that audio teams set out on the right track and have all of the necessary elements and resources in place to make great audio. They ensure that each series is aligned with the company’s editorial direction and priorities. They are typically most involved at the beginning (structural guidance, resourcing) and end (final notes, title and image selection, quality control) of the editorial process for each episode. 

Additionally, Canadaland is seeking a Managing Editor who will also serve as an on-air voice, hosting podcasts, contributing segment and conducting interviews as needed. 

Based in our downtown Toronto office. Flexible in-office hours, as some evening and weekend availability is required. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing podcast teams, allocating editorial resources.
• Vetting drafts of each podcast: checking content for legal/journalistic issues and production standards.
• Vetting drafts of written articles and short videos for legal/journalistic issues
• Planning and maintaining production schedules to ensure each podcast is properly staffed and resourced.
• Helping develop story ideas and long-term editorial vision.
• Hiring and onboarding production staff.
• Managing freelancers and related budgets.
• Working with advertising content to ensure ads are delivered on time. 
• Managing technical production to ensure proper podcast publication.
• Working with management colleagues to manage the Audio Journalism Fellowship and Fellows.
• Hosting podcast episodes and conducting interviews as needed
• Securing interviews, researching and writing question lines for interviews
• Developing ideas for audio series and segments
• Appearing in short videos that summarize our podcasts
• Delivering advertisements and crowdfunding appeals

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years minimum audio/broadcast experience.
• 2 years minimum newsroom management experience.
• Canadian news/current affairs/politics literacy and strong critical news sense.
• Experience with project management.
• Senior editorial/project lead experience 
• Knowledge/familiarity with podcast publishing platforms 

APPLICATION

Please forward a cover letter and resume via email by September 2, 2026.

Please include at least 2 references.

EMAIL INSTRUCTIONS

Subject line: Re: Hiring Committee – Managing Editor/Host

Email: jobs@canadaland.com

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PODCAST HOST (posted August 23, 2026)

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Full time, permanent, in person

REPORTS TO: Senior Producer (supervisor) Managing Editor (manager) 

COMPENSATION: $60,000-80,000 per year

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sep 2, 2026

Job Description

Responsible for hosting regular podcast episodes, writing and performing scripts, conducting interviews, generating episode concepts, producing reports, working with production team on editing, sound design and show notes,  and collaborating on contributions from newsroom colleagues. 

The Podcast Host is comfortable recording themselves in-studio with a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), or in the field with industry-standard audio equipment.They are meticulous with fact checking, writing, and copy editing. They are a skilled collaborator with excellent communication skills and receptiveness towards editorial feedback. 

The Podcast Host delivers ad-reads and promotional scripts for Canadaland and its partners. They host social media videos and represent Canadaland occasionally at live events, and conferences, and on external media platforms. 

This is a full-time unionized position.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitches story ideas to the Senior Producer and helps to deliberate on episode topics
• Researches show topics as developed by their team
• Writes and edits scripts as assigned, including interview questions.
• Submits drafts on deadline
• Directs interviews through a combination of pre-written questions and on-the-fly responses.

• Records their voiceovers and audio content for podcast episodes, including taping phone calls.
• Reads advertisements to be delivered to the Ad Sales Team according to established deadlines.
• Attends company meetings and strategy sessions. 
• Participates in crowdfunding campaigns and audience engagement events.
• Travels for work commitments such as reporting a story and recording interviews and/or appearing at conferences.
• Promotes the show through possible media appearances in other outlets. 
• Supports the Management Team on special projects as needed.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in audio journalism.
• Prior experience in writing and reporting audio-first stories, for radio or podcast, is required. 
• Documentary production experience is considered an asset.
• Prior hosting experience is considered an asset.  
• Strong interviewing and writing skills. 
• Experience producing tape talks.
• Proven ability to conduct research and complete accurate fact checking.
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of journalistic standards and ethics is required. 
• Knowledge of at least one Digital Audio Workstation platform (e.g. Reaper or Audition) is required.

• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong ability to organize daily, weekly and monthly workloads by prioritizing.
• Resourceful with the ability to uncover solutions, learn new skills and take on challenges.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work well with others, and collaborate as a member of a team. 
• Passion for journalism, media, podcasts, and Canadaland’s mission. 

APPLICATION

Please forward a cover letter and resume via email by September 2, 2026.

Please include at least 2 references.

EMAIL INSTRUCTIONS

Subject line: Re: Hiring Committee – Podcast Host

Email: jobs@canadaland.com

EQUITY STATEMENT

Canadaland is dedicated to sharing stories and perspectives of and about the people, issues and events that shape our country, and we encourage respectful discussion and debate to foster greater understanding and empathy.

An integral component of this is Canadaland’s commitment to fostering an organizational culture that brings together people with different races, identities, abilities, experiences and skills. Canadaland is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve in the stories we present and also in our workforce. We encourage applications from diverse communities and welcome applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Canadaland encourages applications from qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the hiring manager to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to the accommodation will be addressed confidentially.