- Frequently pitch compelling story ideas
- Develop sources to break news and produce exclusive stories
- Write clearly and on deadline
- Work with colleagues across the department and wider newsroom to brainstorm story ideas as well as the best way to tell them
- Think beyond standard storytelling formats and participate in Globe subscriber events
Requirements
- At least five years experience reporting for a news organization
- Interest and experience covering politics
- Knack for identifying issues in Alberta that will resonate beyond the province
- Solid writing with versatile range - from hard news to human-interest feature to explanatory
- Solid news judgment with a track record of enterprise work
- Comfortable working in a variety of formats, including live blogs, newsletters, video and audio
Core Competencies
Demonstrates strong writing skills across various formats, including hard news, human-interest features,
and multimedia storytelling. Possesses solid news judgment and the ability to develop exclusive stories while collaborating effectively within a newsroom environment.