The Lowdown

Position: Publisher
Location: Remote, Newfoundland & Labrador
Hours: Full time (40 hours/week)
Annual Salary: $75,000
Type: Three-year contract
Deadline to apply: May 15, 11:59 p.m. NDT
Start date: Flexible, between June-September 2026

About The Independent

The Independent produces public-interest journalism in service to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We do not rely on advertising revenues and we don’t put our work behind a paywall. The Indy relies on grants, fundraising, and the donations of a growing body of supporters who fund our mission to provide voice and coverage to the people of this province and the issues that matter to them.

Our priority areas of reporting include grassroots activism, the environment, climate change, Indigenous rights, labour, gender equity, racial justice, the arts, press freedom and politics.

About the Job

The Publisher will develop and maintain the organizational infrastructure that supports The Independent’s award-winning journalism. They will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Board of Directors (both the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief are executive officers who report directly to the Board).

Key responsibilities for this position fall under four categories: strategy, not-for-profit administration, revenue generation and relationship-building.

Strategy: The Publisher is responsible for monitoring the progress of The Independent’s strategic plan and is the Board of Directors’ operational partner in the strategic planning process. 

Not-for-Profit Administration: The Publisher ensures that The Independent operates smoothly and transparently. The Publisher is responsible for The Independent’s bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting. They are the operational lead for human resources, supporting the Editor-in-Chief in personnel management. They are also responsible for not-for-profit compliance and risk management (including insurance). 

Revenue Generation: The Publisher leads The Independent’s revenue strategy. This includes but is not limited to digital marketing, grant-writing and developing funder relationships. The Publisher works in partnership with The Independent’s digital marketing partner to execute lead generation and reader revenue campaigns. 

Relationship-building: Alongside the Editor-in-Chief, the Publisher deepens The Independent’s relationships with readers through in-person and virtual events. The Publisher also builds relationships within the journalism industry across Canada, as well as with potential funders and supporters.

Essential Skills and Experience

Applicants must meet the following criteria for their application to be considered:

• Not-for-profit leadership and/or administrative experience 
• Experience with financial management (payroll, bookkeeping, etc)
• Experience working with a Board of Directors
• Supervisory/management experience
• Proven ability to work independently

Additional Skills and Experience

The following assets further advantage applicants, but are not required for their application to be considered:

• Digital marketing experience
• Fundraising experience
• Grant-writing experience
• Human Resources experience
• Experience in the field of journalism
• Experience in the field of publishing 

All candidates must be:

• Legally able to work in Canada
• Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Willing and able to travel within Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada to represent The Independent. The Publisher will travel to 2-3 conferences per year, and some travel will take place on weekends.

Compensation and Working Environment

• Annual salary: $75,000
• 20 paid vacation days
• 10 paid sick/personal days 
• Your birthday off
• Flexible hours; 40 hours per week
• Overtime compensated as paid time off in lieu
• Fully remote, with the exception of conference travel and occasional in-person events 
• Professional development budget
• Budget for essential office supplies 

How to apply

Submit a cover letter (250-500 words) and resume that emphasize the skills and experience listed above. Please include the contact information for two references. Please submit application materials to hiring [at] theindependent [dot] ca by May 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. NDT.

Questions about the hiring process can be directed to hiring [at] theindependent [dot] ca. All applications will receive a response but only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. 

The Independent is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We value diversity and lived experience and encourage applicants to note in their application if they belong to equity-seeking groups. We also invite applicants to share their unique life experiences with us when applying for the job.

If you would like to be considered for employment equity please indicate this in your cover letter by including the statement, “I would like to be considered for employment equity.” Where candidates don’t differ significantly in desired qualifications, priority may be given to those being considered for employment equity.

We’re committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Should you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact us at hiring [at] theindependent [dot] ca.