iPolitics is looking for a full-time political reporter with excellent journalistic judgment and strong storytelling skills to join our Ottawa bureau as deputy editor.

We are looking for a strong reporter with Parliament Hill experience and a track record of breaking federal political and policy news.

The successful candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and thrives on working with others. They will take on a leadership role in iPolitics’ Ottawa newsroom.

Strong writing skills, a solid grasp of Canadian Press style and an ability to meet tight deadlines are a must. Bilingualism is a key asset.

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• File daily news stories and features for a web-based platform;
• Cover events including parliamentary debates and committee hearings, elections, and leadership races;
• Develop expertise on a federal policy beat;
• Provide leadership at iPolitics’ Ottawa newsroom;
• Edit other reporters’ work as required;
• Develop the kinds of sources within political circles that allow you to break original stories;
• Conduct multi-media appearances.

• Post-secondary education in journalism, political science, economics or a related field;
• At least five years’ experience in journalism, with experience covering federal politics, compensation can be adjusted commensurate to experience;
• Ability to report on breaking news quickly and accurately;
• Excellent critical thinking skills;
• Proven ability to generate compelling, original story ideas for a digital platform;
• Able to build up a network of sources;
• Experience working independently as well as part of a team.

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