[Job] – Political Reporter, iPolitics – Ottawa – Full-time

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Overview

iPolitics is looking for a full-time political reporter with excellent journalistic judgment and strong storytelling skills to join our Ottawa bureau.

We are looking for a driven reporter with Parliament Hill experience or a track record of breaking political and policy news and a desire to make their mark on the Hill.

The successful candidate is comfortable and experienced with social media and has an engaged professional presence online. They also have excellent interpersonal skills and thrive on working with others

Strong writing skills, a solid grasp of Canadian Press style and an ability to meet tight deadlines are a must. Bilingualism is a key asset.

Job Description

  • File daily news stories and features for a web-based platform;
  • Cover events including parliamentary debates and committee hearings, elections, and leadership races;
  • Participate in scrums and press conferences on Parliament Hill;
  • Develop the kinds of sources within political circles that allow you to break original stories;
  • Develop expertise in a federal beat;
  • Use social media and email newsletters to develop and disseminate news stories;
  • Report on political polling.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in journalism, political science, economics or a related field;
  • At least two years’ experience in journalism;
  • Ability to report on breaking news quickly and accurately;
  • Excellent critical thinking skills;
  • Proven ability to generate compelling, original story ideas for a digital platform;
  • Able to build up a network of sources;
  • Experience working independently as well as part of a team.

To Apply

  • Please write a cover letter outlining your experience in political and public policy reporting
  • Include a CV with relevant experiences skills, including what languages you speak;
  • Include clippings of three of your published pieces and links to public-facing social media accounts associated with your journalism career;
  • Email your application package to jobs@ipolitics.ca quoting the job title you are applying for in the subject line. Submissions should be sent by January 23, 2023.

Applications submitted via auto-apply on LinkedIn will not be considered.

Please note that while we appreciate and review all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.