Canada's National Observer
11 - 50 employees
Founded 2015
📱 Media
Media
Canada's National Observer is an independent, reader-funded Canadian news outlet specializing in climate and energy reporting, investigative journalism, and in-depth analysis of politics and public policy. It publishes news stories, opinion pieces, special reports, and podcasts, and focuses on accountability reporting and solutions-oriented climate coverage. The outlet highlights awards and investigative projects and emphasizes subscriptions and donations to support independent journalism.
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Canada's National Observer
11 - 50 employees
Founded 2015
📱 Media
Media
Canada's National Observer is an independent, reader-funded Canadian news outlet specializing in climate and energy reporting, investigative journalism, and in-depth analysis of politics and public policy. It publishes news stories, opinion pieces, special reports, and podcasts, and focuses on accountability reporting and solutions-oriented climate coverage. The outlet highlights awards and investigative projects and emphasizes subscriptions and donations to support independent journalism.
đź“‹ Description
• Report 2-3 stories weekly, with allowances for extra reporting time when appropriate • Report accurately, write engagingly and practice journalism ethically • Develop contacts and information pathways at provincial levels • Report on breaking news related to climate, from disasters to court decisions • Travel within Alberta as appropriate • Be responsive to editors and colleagues • Experiment with innovative ways to tell stories online
🎯 Requirements
• A minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent experience • Three-plus years of reporting experience, ideally with a focus on politics, climate policy, city issues or a related field • Strong English-language reporting and writing skills • A passion for climate change news and staying on top of the key political, policy and business issues in Canada that impact the climate agenda • A track record of finding unique stories and angles, not following the pack • Proven skills using Freedom of Information requests and other investigative tools • Other multimedia skills like photography, videography, data journalism or social media are assets
🏖️ Benefits
• Comprehensive Sun Life package (including dental, mental health counselling, wellness funds, gender affirmation coverage, travel insurance, and $25,000 life insurance) • 12 paid vacation days plus 11 statutory holidays, plus paid office closure between Christmas and New Year • $125/month towards home office expenses • Employer matching RSP (up to $1,500/year)
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