Journalist, Senior
Position: Journalist, Senior Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (existing vacancy) Location: Calgary, Alberta (Remote) 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: The Financial Post is hiring a senior reporter to expand our energy coverage in Western Canada. The successful candidate will join our dynamic team in delivering breaking news, in-depth analysis and long-form features on this crucial industry during a pivotal time. The Financial Post Western Bureau provides unparalleled coverage of businesses, trends and newsmakers, working with the Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald, Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Vancouver Sun. What you’ll do: Your mission is to interview CEOs, analysts, workers and other newsmakers in the industry to deliver comprehensive coverage of Canada’s energy sector. As a reporter with the Financial Post, you’ll be expected to cultivate sources, find stories buried in documents and break news on tight deadlines, while writing in a clear, concise and engaging style. Responsibilities include covering daily news files and company earnings, investigating in-depth stories and writing explainers on complicated topics for a broad, national audience. Qualifications: 5+ years of reporting experience, preferably in business journalism Knowledge and experience in covering energy. Demonstrated ability to identify trends and drivers behind the news, allowing you to explain not just what is happening, but why — and what it means. Demonstrated ability to write effectively in different formats, from breaking news to explanatory work to long-form features. Canadian Securities Course is an asset. Experience with data analysis is an asset. Video or podcast experience is an asset. If you are interested in this position, please apply with a cover letter, resume and links to recent work. Any employee who believes they are qualified and who has an interest in this opportunity should inform their manager. Internal applicants must include in the subject line of their application “Internal Applicant.” Compensation: Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location. Salary:$59,001-$72,001 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, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Apply To This Job