Editorial - Reporter

Position: Editorial - Reporter

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Montreal, QC

Division: Montreal Gazette

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 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:

We want your passion for storytelling and news to bring new readers to The Gazette.  Reporters have a keen understanding of what makes a great story and know how to tell it. As a self-starter that leads with curiosity and initiative, you will form strong connections with the community and report in a fair and balanced manner. 

What you’ll do:

• Work independently to curate sources and find new stories on assigned beat. 
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with sources and the community
• Adhere at all times to Postmedia's Journalism Code of Conduct. Bring errors to the attention of the Managing Editor as soon as they are discovered
• Collaborate productively with colleagues on stories as directed by the Managing Editor
• Engage with our analytics software to understand the impact of stories and adjust strategy to increase relevance of work
• Work with the Managing Editor to consistently improve performance
• All other duties as required.

Who you are:

• A track record of excellence in journalism
• Journalism degree/diploma
• Travelling by personal vehicle to assignments, taking photographs, interviewing sources and attending public meetings and events as directed.
• Fluency in digital platforms, multimedia journalism and social media.
• Ability to work quickly and independently, meet multiple deadlines, and make efficient decisions.
• Familiarity with data journalism and investigative reporting.
• Bilingual English and French
• Ability to multi-task
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends (as required)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must speak French