Puzzle and Games Editor (Product) – 12 Month Contract – Hybrid Full Time

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada’s most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we’ve garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees’ growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

No matter your position at The Globe, you’ll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is looking for a Puzzles and Games Editor to join its digital games team to help make the Globe Games hub a unique destination for Canadian puzzlers and word-play enthusiasts. 

Working collaboratively with the Digital Games Lead, this person is responsible for sourcing puzzler constructors, editing puzzles and other duties associated with producing in-house word games. The Puzzles and Games Editor is the gatekeeper of the digital puzzle experience, ensuring that puzzles are well-crafted, accurate, and enjoyable for the solvers.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Review puzzles to ensure that the clues are accurate, clear, and appropriately challenging for the astute Globe and Mail user.  
• Check for any errors or inconsistencies in the grid or clues. 
• Maintain a consistent standard of crossword puzzles that are well-crafted and enjoyable for solvers, which is especially important when sourcing new content creators. 
• Ensure all puzzle content adheres to Globe brand standards, including tone, style, and editorial quality. 
• Responsible for keeping a content schedule of daily and weekly puzzles. 
• Work closely with other departments, such as the editorial department, to ensure that puzzles are integrated seamlessly into the print editions. 
• Develop new games, special games packages or even constructing puzzles.  
• Respond to user feedback. 
• Use analytics and community insights to track engagement, identify growth opportunities, and provide regular updates to the Digital Games Lead. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional puzzle and games editing and producing experience. 
• Demonstrated experience working within cross-functional digital teams. 
• Strong command of language, with a keen eye for detail and editorial consistency. 
• Proven ability to manage content schedules and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. 
• Deep passion for puzzles, word games and witty wordplay. 
• Familiarity with puzzle construction and editing tools is an asset. 
• Experience interpreting audience analytics and applying insights to content strategy is preferred. 

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:
 

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities.  The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability. 
 

As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Flexible work arrangements 
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
  

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

VACCINATION POLICY:  

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval.  If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.     

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE 

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.          

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.