Journalist, Senior, Saskatoon

Position Journalist, Senior

– Full-Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Location: Remote in Saskatoon, SK

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.

The Opportunity Working remotely in Saskatoon with others in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix virtual newsroom, the ideal candidate is an enterprising self-starter and team player with a sense for stories that resonate with Saskatoon’s diverse readership. The candidate should be able to cultivate sources and break news on tight deadlines, while writing in a way that is clear, concise and engaging.

What You’ll Do

Cover police, court and crime stories both in and out of the courtroom—causes, solutions, news as it happens. Previous experience with court and legal coverage preferred.

Initiating and developing ideas for enterprise stories and projects.

Cultivating sources and establishing expertise to break stories and set the news agenda.

Handling other assignments and stories as required.

Who You Are

A digital-first journalist, capable of writing clean copy quickly.

A strong writer, with the flexibility to write breaking news, compelling features and short form along with non-traditional story formats such as explainers, Q/As and longform journalism.

Have the drive and curiosity to dig deep and get answers.

Ability to identify trends and drivers behind the news that allows you to explain why and how, as well as what is happening.

A talent for explanatory journalism.

Compensation Base Salary: $45,000 - $60,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

#J-18808-Ljbffr