The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) is looking for a deputy editor (French) for its award-winning news and commentary site, Policy Options. The candidate will be working with evidence-based analyses written by some of Canada’s top researchers and thought leaders, helping to fuel and inform public-policy debate in the country.

Working in a team in both French and English, the deputy editor will develop and manage the French content of Policy Options, including in-depth editing, translating English articles into French, creating social media posts, searching for authors and pertinent topics, and editorial project planning.

The deputy editor will have a keen interest in public policy and politics in Quebec and the rest of Canada, and aim to reflect the diversity of Canadian society through the choice of subjects and authors.

The deputy editor must have a keen eye for detail and the ability to turn complex articles into language accessible to any reader, while negotiating changes with writers. Experience on the editing desk of a French-language print or web publication is a must. The deputy editor must have a superior mastery of editing and managing authors and their work.

If you are an excellent editor who lacks a few of the qualifications for the deputy editor position, we encourage you to apply anyway. We also have the possibility of offering a less senior position at our publication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Superior French-language rewriting, fact-checking, copy editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to turn academic writing, statistics and other complex material into content that is accessible to a broad readership
• At least seven years of experience copy editing and working with authors
• Knowledge about public policy, politics and government
• Experience with headline writing and selecting photos and other illustrations
• Professional knowledge of written English and the ability to work in a bilingual environment are necessary because Policy Options is a bilingual publication
• Knowledge of journalism ethics
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; professionalism and sensitivity when working with authors, freelancers and other external partners
• Ability to work independently and on deadline
• Experience translating English material into French is an asset
• Ability to work on WordPress, social media platforms and simple graphics platforms is an asset

The IRPP offers a hybrid workplace based in Montreal. Remote work arrangements outside the city will be considered, but travel to Montreal will be required for in-person participation in certain events and meetings.

WORKING AT THE IRPP

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial work culture that is rooted in creativity, inclusivity, and flexibility. We thrive on the exchange of ideas, both internally and with external partners.

The salary range is $80,000 to $93,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus health benefits and group RRSP.

The IRPP is a public policy research institute and Policy Options staff members occasionally participate in activities aimed at furthering the institute’s broader research goals.

The IRPP is committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse staff. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized persons; 2SLGBTQIA+ persons; and Canadians living with disabilities. Please let us know if you have accommodation requirements to facilitate participation in the selection process by reaching out to us at the email address below.

Candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.

How to apply

In addition to your CV, please submit a cover letter describing your motivation to be a candidate for this position and summarizing your qualifications for it. Send it by Dec. 3, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Contact to schedule interviews will be made before Dec. 6, 2024.