Legislative/Provincial Affairs Journalist

Position: Legislative/Provincial Affairs Journalist Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy) Location: Remote in Regina, SK

The company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity Working remotely in Regina with others in the Regina Leader-Post virtual newsroom, the ideal candidate is an enterprising self-starter and team player with a sense for stories that resonate with Regina’s diverse readership. 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.

What you’ll do

• Cover news and stories both in and outside the legislature, with an added focus on deeper political and analysis pieces that lend context to the Saskatchewan landscape.
• Initiating and developing ideas for enterprise stories and projects.
• Cultivating sources and establishing expertise to break stories and set the news agenda.

Who you are

• A digital-first journalist, capable of writing clean copy quickly.
• A strong writer, with the flexibility to write breaking news, compelling features and short form along with non-traditional story formats such as explainers and Q/As
• Have the drive and curiosity to dig deep and get answers.
• You need an ability to identify trends and drivers behind the news that allows you to explain why and how, as well as what is happening.
• A talent for explanatory journalism.

Compensation:

This is a unionized position subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement. The salary listed in this job posting is based on the Year 3 rate outlined in the collective agreement. Offers will be made based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Salary - $61,063.08

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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