Columnist
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Key details
- Salary
- $87K/yr
- Location
- Montréal, QC, Canada
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Lead / Staff+
- Job type
- Temporary
- Experience
- 10–13 yrs
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 12h ago
Skills
social media
About the role
Position: Quebec Political Columnist / Investigative ReporterPosition Type: Full-Time, Temporary, 18-months Location: Montreal, QCDivision: Montreal GazetteThe Company: Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia 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 offers 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 Montreal Gazette is hiring a political columnist/investigative reporter to cover Quebec politics. What you’ll do:
The ideal candidate is an enterprising self-starter and team player with a sense for stories that resonate in Montreal and across Quebec.
The candidate should have a nose for ways to add value in terms of perspective, analysis or relevance, that uses substantive reporting to opine on Quebec's intricate political landscape
The candidate must be able to cultivate sources, find stories write in a way that is accurate, clear, concise and colourful.
Adding value that transcends the commodified news cycle and seeing beyond the day's headlines are key.
Who you are:
10+ years of newsroom experience, preferably with some background in federal, provincial or municipal politics.
Familiarity with the workings of the Quebec government.
An understanding of how to use access to information, data-mining and social media.
Must be fluently bilingual
On-camera skills are an asset
Must be available to work some evenings and weekendsHave a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
Should you be interested in this opportunity please apply with a cover letter and resume in one document.
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 - $86,766.68
This is a unionized position subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement. The starting salary listed in this job posting is based on the Year 1 rate outlined in the collective agreement. Offers will be made based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
The ideal candidate is an enterprising self-starter and team player with a sense for stories that resonate in Montreal and across Quebec.
The candidate should have a nose for ways to add value in terms of perspective, analysis or relevance, that uses substantive reporting to opine on Quebec's intricate political landscape
The candidate must be able to cultivate sources, find stories write in a way that is accurate, clear, concise and colourful.
Adding value that transcends the commodified news cycle and seeing beyond the day's headlines are key.
Who you are:
10+ years of newsroom experience, preferably with some background in federal, provincial or municipal politics.
Familiarity with the workings of the Quebec government.
An understanding of how to use access to information, data-mining and social media.
Must be fluently bilingual
On-camera skills are an asset
Must be available to work some evenings and weekendsHave a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
Should you be interested in this opportunity please apply with a cover letter and resume in one document.
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 - $86,766.68
This is a unionized position subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement. The starting salary listed in this job posting is based on the Year 1 rate outlined in the collective agreement. Offers will be made based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.