Description
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Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following experience, education and competencies : Experience and Education :
- Up to five yearsʼ experience working as a journalist;
- Proven ability to generate compelling, original stories for a news platform;
- Experience in developing, maintaining and leveraging sources;
- Experience working independently and as part of a team and incorporating feedback;
- Post-secondary education in journalism, political science, economics or a related field (preferred but not required);
- An engaged presence on social media (preferred but not required).
Key Competencies :
Solid news judgment and superior research and reporting skills;Clear and concise communicator who is attentive to audience needs;Photography skills a strong plus;Big-picture thinker capable of identifying trends, patterns or story lines while also taking care of details and accuracy;Adept at building and maintaining relationships;Resourceful, entrepreneurial and reliable.