Update: The Tyee Is Hiring a New Editor in Chief

The Tyee announced on June 9 that it is seeking applications for editor in chief. Since then a number of excellent applications have rolled in. The field, however, remains wide open, so please spread news of this opportunity, including this new fact: the window for submitting applications closes at midnight, Saturday, July 5. The person hired will:

Run the day to day editorial operations of The Tyee including:

• Staff and freelance contributor relations
• Story assigning
• Evolving areas of coverage
• Evolving digital strategy

Work with founding editor David Beers, director of publishing Michelle Hoar, managing editor Robyn Smith, and the wider team in developing longer-term strategies for growing The Tyee as a sustainable independent online publication.

We are particularly seeking candidates with:

• Strong skills and experience in reporting and editing news and commentary, particularly political in content
• strong skills and experience in digital journalism and use of the web in engaging the public
• a strong working knowledge of B.C. and Canadian politics and social and environmental issues
• strong references and experience as a team member and leader in a creative enterprise setting

Pay is competitive. Position is full time, Vancouver-based.

Please send cover letter and CV to [email protected]. Please include in subject line the words: editor position.

The cover letter should explain what potential you see in The Tyee and why you are a great fit for this job.

Inquiring minds...

We realize this announcement is likely to prompt questions in the media world. Allow me to address some here:

My role as editor in chief is shifting to that of executive editor, where I will focus on strategic opportunities for expanding and fortifying The Tyee and independent media in Canada. In important and substantive ways, I am remaining involved in the workings of The Tyee. However, the new editor in chief will run The Tyee's editorial side day to day.

The Tyee is in excellent financial shape, given the ongoing commitment of our investors, record levels of advertising revenue, and very successful fundraising drives (our Builders program). This is a perfect time to add capacity and skills in house.

All people currently working so ably on The Tyee's editorial side will remain in place. There's no shake-up underway here. Just a quiver of anticipation at what might be accomplished with new talent aboard!

To learn more about The Tyee's purpose and business structure, click here.

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