At a Glance
- Tasks: Cover Parliament and federal politics, file impactful stories, and develop sources.
- Company: Join iPolitics, a leading platform for political news in Canada.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with accommodations available for all candidates.
- Why this job: Make your mark in journalism by reporting on crucial political events and issues.
- Qualifications: Experience in political reporting and a degree in Journalism or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
iPolitics is looking for a general news reporter to contribute to its coverage of Parliament and federal politics. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with solid knowledge of federal politics and Parliament, and experience writing impactful stories and developing sources. The reporter is tasked with regularly filing stories, writing e-newsletters, attending events, developing sources and liaising with the senior editorial team on the latest happenings on Parliament Hill. The ideal candidate must be located in Ottawa as it will require frequent attendance on Parliament Hill.
Reporting To The Editor-in-Chief
You Will
- File news stories and features for a web-based platform;
- File and disseminate e-newsletters on a regular basis;
- Cover events including parliamentary debates and committee hearings, elections, and leadership races;
- Participate in scrums, press conferences and various events on Parliament Hill and the surrounding area;
- Develop sources within political circles that allow you to break original stories;
- Use social media to build your audience and help disseminate stories.
Qualifications
What you bring:
- Experience covering politics
- Deep understanding of Canadian politics
- Experience producing high-quality articles on political issues
- Degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Sciences, or a related field is an asset
- Must be available to work in Ottawa on a hybrid-basis (in office 3 times a week).
We encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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