B.C. Business Reporter; Editorial; Hybrid

Position: B.C. Business Reporter (Editorial) - Hybrid
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POSITION OVERVIEW   The Globe and Mail is looking for an experienced reporter to cover business in Western Canada, based in British Columbia.
British Columbia hosts a wide variety of vibrant industries, including energy, mining, forestry, agriculture, seafood, technology and tourism. We’re seeking a reporter who can find news and feature opportunities of national interest in these sectors and others and bring stories to life with strong reporting and writing. The reporter will also work closely with others on the energy team to cover news and issues in Alberta, the heart of Canada’s oil and gas industry.
The successful candidate will have experience covering business and a good understanding of corporate news and commodity markets, along with a proven ability to develop a strong network of sources and break news. You will be expected to regularly write a variety of stories on deadline with authority and context. The reporter will work collaboratively with Globe reporters and editors to ensure The Globe is ahead of other media for news, analysis and features concerning the most pressing developments and issues in Western Canada’s business scene.
This position is based in the Vancouver office and requires a minimum of two days a week in office. Must be willing to travel to Alberta regularly.
RESPONSIBILITIES     Cover breaking business news, issues and trends in British Columbia and Alberta.
Frequently pitch fresh, compelling story ideas.
Develop and maintain sources in business and government, including key players in the energy industry, to deliver exclusive news and insight.
Write clearly and concisely on deadline.
Work with colleagues across Report on Business and wider newsroom to generate story ideas and enrich The Globe’s coverage.
Think beyond standard storytelling formats and participate in Globe subscriber events.
QUALIFICATIONS     At least five years experience as a reporter in a daily news organization.
Solid news judgment with a track record of enterprise work.
Ability to cultivate sources to break news and get inside key issues.
Familiarity with political reporting and economics.
Strong writing with versatile range - from hard news to human-interest feature to explanatory.
Comfortable working in a variety of formats, including live blogs, newsletters, video and audio.
SALARY   This position is classified as a Reporter in Group C of the Editorial Collective Agreement.
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