Columnist

Position: Quebec Political Columnist / Investigative Reporter
Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary, 18-months
Location: Montreal, QC
Division: Montreal Gazette

The 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 weekends
  Have 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.

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

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