Role Overview

Pitch, take assignments, pitch and report on topics in areas such as natural resource management and development, energy, conservation, environmental racism, urban development, agriculture, land use and the transition to a low-carbon economy
Work with the bureau chief to identify reporting areas, choose stories and set deadlines and priorities
File a range of stories, including breaking news, explainers and in-depth, character-driven features of various lengths, with an eye to incorporating solutions journalism and complicating the narrative
Build, develop and maintain a network of diverse sources
Meet deadlines as agreed upon with the bureau chief and editorial staff
Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom and contribute to Narwhal collaborations with outside newsrooms
Contribute to multimedia productions, including short
and long-form videos
Keep organized records of research, interviews, freedom of information requests and multimedia content and files.
Store all relevant reporting materials and files in designated team folders
Make sure reporting is factually accurate, and liaise with editors and lawyers about legal concerns when needed
Collaborate with the audience and grants teams to track impact
Source images and load articles to the website, as required
Attend regular team meetings, retreats, training sessions, member events and listening sessions
Travel for training or reporting trips as required, including overnight
Coordinate with photojournalists
Attend in-person conferences, legislative sessions, press conferences, interviews, etc., as required
Work a flexible schedule based on reporting and news needs, including some evenings and weekends — though the role will function primarily during regular work hours
Follow and adhere to The Narwhal’s values, policies and procedures, including the code of ethics, editorial standards and digital security requirements

Requirements

Up to five years of professional reporting experience, including a minimum of one year covering stories in Ontario
Strong research and writing skills
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective time management and the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, geographically distributed team
Fluency in English, verbal and written, required
Valid driver’s licence
Able to travel to downtown Toronto and Queen’s Park, including on short notice during breaking news

Benefits

A flexible workplace with a vibrant, collaborative culture
A shared office in Toronto
Group health, vision and dental benefits and a health spending account
GRSP base contributions after three months
20 vacation days per year (prorated), your birthday off
10 personal days per year
Organization-wide December holiday shutdown
Professional development opportunities

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