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About the role

  • Reporter covering Alberta's dynamic news and politics for The Globe and Mail. Seeking a talented journalist for a 2-year hybrid contract based in Calgary.

Responsibilities

  • Frequently pitch compelling story ideas
  • Develop sources to break news and produce exclusive stories
  • Write clearly and on deadline
  • Work with colleagues across the department and wider newsroom to brainstorm story ideas as well as the best way to tell them
  • Think beyond standard storytelling formats and participate in Globe subscriber events

Requirements

  • At least five years experience reporting for a news organization
  • Interest and experience covering politics
  • Knack for identifying issues in Alberta that will resonate beyond the province
  • Strong writing with versatile range - from hard news to human-interest feature to explanatory
  • Solid news judgment with a track record of enterprise work
  • Comfortable working in a variety of formats, including live blogs, newsletters, video and audio

Job title

Job type

Contract

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridCalgaryCanada

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