Role Overview
TopHat HR is hiring a director-level Head of Editorial and Media. This is a full-time role in CA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
About Tophat HR:
Tophat HR is a boutique consulting firm specializing in tailored and comprehensive human resources consulting and management services.
About Our Client:
Our client is a dynamic and inclusive startup committed to connecting the startup community through events, partnerships, and collaborative initiatives. They believe in fostering a supportive ecosystem where startups, investors, and industry leaders can grow and thrive together.
Role Overview:
The Head of Editorial and Media will lead the development of Company's media platform, responsible for building a trusted editorial voice while growing audience and partnerships. This is a leadership role for someone who understands how modern digital media works combining editorial integrity with strong distribution and audience growth.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide editorial leadership for Company's media platform, ensuring strong editorial standards, a clear voice, media law compliance and high-quality reporting that reflects the Canadian startup ecosystem.
- Lead the development and execution of Company's media strategy, including publishing cadence, contributor management, and overall newsroom discipline.
- Grow and engage a national audience of founders, investors, universities, and ecosystem partners through thoughtful distribution, partnerships, and digital channels.
- Development of media products such as newsletter and other formats that highlight startup progress and innovation across Canada.
- Meeting deadlines efficiently while keeping leadership updated to ensure full visibility and transparency.
- Build relationships with ecosystem partners, journalists and media relations to expand distribution and strengthen Company's presence across regional startup communities.
- Work with leadership to develop responsible sponsorships and partnerships that support the long-term sustainability of the media platform while maintaining editorial independence and trust.
- Track performance metrics and audience insights to guide editorial decisions and support the continued growth of the platform.
What We're Looking For
- Strong editorial judgement and writing ability
- Experience building and operating digital media and newsletter platforms
- Comfortability working with sponsorship and media partnerships while maintaining clear editorial separation
- Understanding of the Canadian startup and investor ecosystem
- Ability to think strategically about long-term media brand building
We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Head of Editorial and Media position at TopHat HR?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to TopHat HR. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Head of Editorial and Media position at TopHat HR located?
This position is based in CA. TopHat HR has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Head of Editorial and Media at TopHat HR earn?
TopHat HR has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Head of Editorial and Media role at TopHat HR posted?
This role was posted on May 6, 2026 (50 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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