General Reporter

Position: General Assignment Reporter at The New York Times
The New York Times is seeking a talented full-time reporter in Vancouver or Calgary. This position focuses on breaking news, major trends, and human-interest stories that celebrate Canadian life.

As a general assignment reporter, you'll delve into critical issues affecting Western Canada while ensuring timely coverage that appeals to a global audience. You will be responsible for developing multiple stories each week, collaborating with teams across different regions. Flexibility is crucial, as the role may require night or weekend shifts to cover urgent news events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver breaking news stories and collaborate effectively with teams

• Discover significant trends and compelling feature stories in Western regions

• Innovate storytelling techniques to captivate audiences

• Understand audience engagement strategies across different platforms

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of journalism experience, ideally in Canada

• Strong local knowledge and established sources in Vancouver or Calgary

• Proven ability to cover breaking news for major organizations

• Quick decision-making skills under tight deadlines

• Experience in collaborative reporting and adherence to New York Times standards

Inspire curiosity and engagement with your reported stories while working with one of the world’s leading journalism institutions.
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