Politics Reporter

Postmedia Network Inc. • Ottawa, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Post is hiring a reporter for its Ottawa parliamentary bureau. The bureau covers federal politics for National Post and serves Postmedia, Canada's largest news chain, including the Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, Ottawa Citizen and Montreal Gazette.

Requirements

• 3+ years of newsroom experience.
• Preferably with some background in federal, provincial or municipal politics.
• Familiarity with the workings of the federal government.
• An understanding of how to break stories using access to information, data-mining and social media.
• An understanding of the editorial values of National Post.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Enterprising self-starter and team player with a sense for stories that resonate both on Parliament Hill and across the country.
• Nose for ways to add value in terms of perspective, analysis or relevance, that takes reporting beyond that of a typical wire story.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• On-camera skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the daily news file.
• Write in-depth features and analysis.
• Cultivate sources.
• Find stories buried in documents.
• Break news on tight deadlines.
• Write accurately, clearly, concisely, and colourfully.
• Add value that transcends the commodified news cycle.
• See beyond the Ottawa bubble.

Benefits

• Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process.
• Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed