Content Lead, QuestMedia

Questrade Financial Group • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$95,000 - CA$120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) is seeking a Content Lead for QuestMedia, an in-house multi-format content division focused on educating Canadians about money, markets, and their financial future. This role is crucial in executing QuestMedia's ambitious content mission. The Content Lead will be a foundational member, working directly under the Deputy Editor. The primary focus is on producing original content, contributing to editorial planning, managing freelance contributors, and ensuring quality control. This is a hands-on writing role requiring a high weekly output of engaging and authoritative content that aligns with QuestMedia's voice and mission. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial instincts, a rigorous approach to accuracy, and the ability to write with personality and authority at volume. The role is part of a diverse, inclusive, and hybrid workplace that encourages creativity and curiosity.

Requirements

• Strong writing skills, capable of producing polished, nearly-publication-ready work at volume without extensive structural editing.
• Genuine editorial instincts, a nose for a good argument, and a rigorous approach to accuracy.
• 5+ years in digital media, journalism, or content, preferably within financial services or business media.
• Demonstrated ability to produce original pieces with strong perspectives, taking a clear position and backing it up with specific reporting and sourcing.
• Experience working with freelance contributors, including developing pitches, providing developmental editing, and maintaining editorial standards.
• Ability to balance speed and accuracy under real deadline pressure, including same-day turnarounds on reactive content.
• Strong collaborative skills, with experience working alongside social, design, and subject-matter experts.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• A background in Canadian personal finance, investing, or market coverage.
• Existing knowledge of Canadian personal finance, investing, and the broader market landscape (e.g., TFSAs, RRSPs, FHSAs, the TSX, the BoC).
• An established roster of reliable freelance contributors.
• On-camera and on-mic skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce a regular cadence of original content, including short-form reactive pieces, medium-length articles, long-form features, newsletter installments, and podcasts.
• Participate in strategic editorial planning across various formats.
• Oversee the end-to-end content lifecycle from pitch approval to publication.
• Maintain a daily delivery cadence across all platforms.
• Produce and manage content for daily and weekly newsletters.
• Manage the creative workflow for external contributors, including soliciting and refining pitches.
• Provide comprehensive editing for all freelance submissions.
• Consult with the Deputy Editor to determine which pitches to greenlight and assist in curating the editorial calendar.
• Provide developmental editing to contributors, honing story narratives and ensuring content is authoritative, engaging, and aligned with the QuestMedia voice.
• Enforce adherence to the style guide for accuracy, consistent voice, and Canadian financial context.
• Serve as the reliable backup for the Deputy Editor, managing key tasks to keep the newsroom running efficiently.

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Competitive incentive (bonus) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level