Western Canada correspondent

The New York Times

1d•Remote

About The Position

The New York Times is seeking a talented, experienced, and versatile journalist to join its International team as a Western Canada correspondent, based in Western Canada. The correspondent will cover the region as well as broader issues that impact Canada, including migration, intelligence, security, and politics. This role offers a chance to join a committed team of reporters and editors known for award-winning work, an eagerness to experiment with new story forms, and a passion for bringing Times journalism to a global audience across digital, print, and other media. The position requires energy, passion, and talent for a critical assignment. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial correspondent, comfortable covering immediate breaking news as well as writing thoughtfully and deeply on various themes and issues. Collaboration and a willingness to work with and learn from Times colleagues worldwide are essential. The successful candidate will possess keen analytical skills to inform their coverage of regional and topical storylines.

Requirements

Proven strong international reporting and writing experience, preferably for a global news organization
Ability to juggle breaking news, smart analysis, and ambitious enterprise
Detailed and expert understanding of the nation’s history and clarity about the intricacies of federal and provincial politics within Canada
Proactive problem solver
Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work on several assignments at once; produce insightful enterprise and news coverage; cultivate and manage sources/stringers; apply relevant experience to pursue ideas in consultation
Familiar with local and national news outlets with a current knowledge of relevant sources
Collegial and collaborative behavior, integrity with assignments
Commitment to The New York Times’s strategy, ethics, standards, and mission for both themselves, their team, stringers, and colleagues

Responsibilities

Cover live and breaking news, enterprise, and investigations in the region
Generate ideas on coverage, including specific targets or broad themes
Write articles on deadline; receive feedback and edits
Familiarity with audience tactics to reach new readers across platforms
Build a network of sources across multiple subject areas
Collaborate with other reporters in the region during major news moments
Work with colleagues across Photo, Video, Audio, and other departments to bring stories to life in a variety of formats across all NYT products
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.