Reporter - Ottawa, Canada - Western Standard
Western Standard
Ottawa, Canada
Verified Company
2 weeks ago
Description
(Calgary)Mar 9, 2023
Position Overview
- The Reporter is responsible for delivering news stories and analysis on current events in their assigned areas in a news bureau of the Western Standard. The Reporter will write copy that is topical, compelling and original.
- This position will work from the Calgary, Alberta Headquarters of the Western Standard.
- The Western Standard produces a high volume of news and opinion content on a daily basis.
Reporting and Parameters - The Reporter reports directly to the News Editor and Calgary Bureau Chief.
- He or she will have their performance reviewed on an annual basis.
Major Duties and Responsibilities - Write frequent and compelling news copy with a rapid turnaround.
- Use the Freedom of Information Act and other tools available to obtain compelling and important content for news copy.
- Meet with his or her Bureau Chief and colleagues to assess the direction of their work, develop shortandlongterm goals, and ensure compliance with the Western Standard's Editorial Principles.
- Maintain awareness and knowledge of the Western Standard's readership and editorial metrics.
- Maintain a reasonable and professional social media presence.
- Maintain the integrity, truthfulness, and brand of the Company.
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in journalism or communications is preferred but not required.
- Two to four years' industry experience.
- Passion for writing and editing interesting copy.
- A portfolio of published copy.
- Strong knowledge of the media process and industry.
- Excellent communications and research skills.
- Selfstarting.
