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About the Role
As Canada’s National Observer’s General Assignment Reporter for Ontario, you will report on the intersection between politics and climate at all levels in Ontario. You will be on the ground, talking with people, documenting events, and reporting on stories as they happen.
Responsibilities
- Report 2-3 stories weekly, with allowances for extra reporting time when appropriate
- Report accurately, write engagingly and practice journalism ethically
- Develop contacts and information pathways at provincial levels
- Report on breaking news related to climate, from disasters to court decisions
- Travel within Ontario as appropriate
- Be responsive to editors and colleagues
- Experiment with innovative ways to tell stories online
Requirements
- Strong English-language reporting and writing skills
- A minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- Three-plus years of reporting experience, ideally with a focus on politics, climate policy, city issues or a related field
- A passion for climate news and staying on top of key political, policy and business issues in Canada that impact the climate agenda
- A track record of finding unique stories and angles
- A great storyteller
- The successful applicant must live in the GTA
Skills
- Photography
- Videography
- Data journalism
- Social media
Location
- Ontario
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of reporting experience
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $73,000 annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive Sun Life package (including dental, mental health counselling, wellness funds, gender affirmation coverage, travel insurance, and $25,000 life insurance)
- 12 paid vacation days plus 11 statutory holidays
- Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
- $125/month towards home office expenses
- RSP matching (up to $1,500/year)
- Annual 3% cost-of-living increases
- Robust support
About the Company
- Canada's National Observer is committed to building a team that reflects the country we cover.
Equal Opportunity
- We actively welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized candidates, women, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities.