Journalism · Technology · Management
OLIVIER SYLVESTRE
Senior editor at Le Devoir. I work in editorial deployment, at the intersection of journalism and technology.
Henri Bourassa
1. Currently
On my desk
This summer and fall, I’m leading a reorganization of our desk: shifting from a platform-driven logic to one structured around editorial cadence. On the side, I’m looking more closely at artificial intelligence as a tool for research and editorial production.
2. Recent
The notebook
The notebook is under construction. First entry coming soon.
- 2026-05-11 — In progress
At the desk
At Le Devoir since 2018. As deputy news editor, I oversee editorial production across all platforms and lead a team of about ten editors and journalists.
Career
- 2026– Deputy news editor / Senior editor (Breaking news & Daily editions) — Le Devoir
- 2024–2026 Deputy news editor / Senior editor (Daily editions) — Le Devoir
- 2022–2024 Division head — Copy desk — Le Devoir
- 2018–2022 Copy editor, daily & web editions — Le Devoir
- 2018–2022 Freelance journalist — Video games — Le Devoir
Education
- 2020 Journalism (print specialization), B.A. with distinction — Concordia University
- 2015 Professional photography — Cégep du Vieux Montréal
Editorial strategy · Multiplatform production · Leadership · Artificial intelligence · Bilingual (FR/EN)
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