The Narwhal

Journalist

• Reporting Research, develop and produce high-quality journalism, including long-form features, news, investigations, video and other multimedia
• Exhibits a mastery of a specific beat(s), superior judgement and ability to break stories and get scoops
• Consistently produce a minimum of three published pieces per month
• Deliver impactful in-depth reporting, including at least six investigations and/or on-the-ground stories annually
• Manage multiple leads and assignments, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
• Generate original story ideas aligned with editorial priorities, while also enthusiastically taking on assignments from their bureau chief and other handling editors
• Contribute to cross-team projects or cross-newsroom collaborations or co-publications
• Use freedom of information systems and public data to support reporting
• Build, develop and maintain a network of diverse sources
• Keep organized records of reporting materials and files in designated team folders
• Coordinate with photojournalists, including on travel for reporting trips
• Attend in-person conferences, legislative sessions, press conferences, interviews, etc., as required
• Ensure reporting is factually accurate and meets legal and editorial standards
• Source images and load articles to the website, as required
• Impact and audience growth Produce reporting that consistently delivers exceptional impact, such as: use by experts; republication; collaboration with other media outlets; invitations to panels and broadcast shows; policy discussion and change
• Support audience goals and engagement initiatives, newsletters, including webinars, member and community events
• Team building and leadership Provide mentorship and guidance to other reporters
• Share knowledge, tools and reporting best practices with the team, including occasionally leading staff workshops and training
• Foster a collaborative work environment by sharing ideas and credit generously
• Lead and support team processes and internal systems
• Stay updated on journalism best practices and industry standards, pursue ongoing professional development, sharing insights and recommendations to improve team and editorial processes
• Provide editorial support in the absence of a bureau chief, as required

Senior National Reporter

• Reporting Research, develop and produce high-quality journalism, including long-form features, news, investigations, video and other multimedia
• Exhibits a mastery of a specific beat(s), superior judgement and ability to break stories and get scoops
• Consistently produce a minimum of three published pieces per month
• Deliver impactful in-depth reporting, including at least six investigations and/or on-the-ground stories annually
• Manage multiple leads and assignments, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
• Generate original story ideas aligned with editorial priorities, while also enthusiastically taking on assignments from their bureau chief and other handling editors
• Contribute to cross-team projects or cross-newsroom collaborations or co-publications
• Use freedom of information systems and public data to support reporting
• Build, develop and maintain a network of diverse sources
• Keep organized records of reporting materials and files in designated team folders
• Coordinate with photojournalists, including on travel for reporting trips
• Attend in-person conferences, legislative sessions, press conferences, interviews, etc., as required
• Ensure reporting is factually accurate and meets legal and editorial standards
• Source images and load articles to the website, as required
• Produce reporting that consistently delivers exceptional impact, such as: use by experts; republication; collaboration with other media outlets; invitations to panels and broadcast shows; policy discussion and change
• Support audience goals and engagement initiatives, including newsletters, webinars, member and community events
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other reporters
• Share knowledge, tools and reporting best practices with the team, including occasionally leading staff workshops and training
• Foster a collaborative work environment by sharing ideas and credit generously
• Lead and support team processes and internal systems
• Stay updated on journalism best practices and industry standards, pursue ongoing professional development, sharing insights and recommendations to improve team and editorial processes
• Provide editorial support in the absence of a bureau chief, as required

Senior National Reporter

Senior B.C. Reporter