Journalist

Position: Journalist   Position Type: Full time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)      Reports to: Western Bureau chief    Division: The Financial Post       Location: Edmonton, AB.           The Company:      Postmedia is a Canadian news media 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 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:      The Financial Post is hiring a journalist in Edmonton to expand our coverage of Western Canada. The successful candidates will join our dynamic team in delivering breaking news, in-depth analysis and long-form features on the region’s economy during a pivotal time.    The Financial Post Western Bureau provides unparalleled coverage of businesses, trends and newsmakers, working with the Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald, Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Vancouver Sun.     What you’ll do:      Your mission is to dig up stories in your own backyard, and bring them to a national audience. As a reporter with the Financial Post, you’ll be expected to cultivate sources, find stories buried in documents and break news on tight deadlines, while writing in a clear, concise and engaging style. Responsibilities include covering the daily news file investigating in-depth stories writing explainers on complicated topics for a broad, national audience      Who you are:       3+ years of reporting experience, preferably in business journalism  Knowledge of or a willingness to learn about one or more of the following coverage areas: energy, real estate, data centres, agriculture or investing  Demonstrated ability to identify trends and drivers behind the news, allowing you to explain not just what is happening, but why — and what it means  Demonstrated ability to write effectively in different formats, from breaking news to explanatory work to long-form features   Canadian Securities Course is an asset Experience with data analysis is an asset   Video or podcast experience is an asset         If you are interested in this position, please apply with a cover letter, resume and links to recent work.         Any employee who believes they are qualified and who has an interest in this opportunity should inform their manager. Internal applicants must include in the subject line of their application “Internal Applicant.”         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.  Base Salary: $45,001 - $60,000