General Assignment Reporter, National Post
About The Position
The National Post is hiring a General Assignment Reporter. The National Post is the flagship of the Postmedia Network, Canada's largest news chain which includes the Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, Ottawa Citizen and Montreal Gazette. The ideal candidate is an enterprising self-starter and team player with a sense for stories that resonate with the NP’s readership, and who is unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom. The candidate should be able to cultivate sources and break news on tight deadlines, while writing in a way that is clear, concise and engaging. Responsibilities include both contributions to the daily news file and writing in-depth features. The candidate will be based in Toronto, and be expected to cover news in the Toronto area as necessary.
Requirements
- 3+ years of newsroom experience
- Ability to be flexible and learn on the go
- Flexibility to write effectively in breaking news, and short form
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Nice To Haves
- Experience in video
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the daily news file
- Write in-depth features
- Cultivate sources
- Break news on tight deadlines
- Write in a clear, concise and engaging manner
- Cover news in the Toronto area as necessary
Benefits
- Accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
