Express Reporter, Western Canada

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries.

It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The Express Desk of The New York Times has an opening for a full-time general assignment reporter in Western Canada who can deliver on major breaking news stories, as well as trending stories and features that will delight readers.

This sprawling, dynamic region is fertile ground for a reporter with wide-ranging curiosity and a high news metabolism. S. audience.

They will also contribute to our growing coverage of Canada as a whole, including stories that illuminate daily life and explore its relations with the United States. They will work night or weekend shifts as news demands, with the expectation of developing, reporting and writing multiple stories per week or otherwise contributing to major reporting efforts across the newsroom, including live coverage. This role will suit someone who has a deep knowledge of Calgary or Vancouver, can build relationships across departments and time zones and is a nimble self-starter who can tackle many topics.

Responsibilities

: Report on major breaking news stories and collaborate with colleagues in different departments and time zones to ensure seamless coverage Follow events and trends to identify news and feature stories and broader areas worthy of coverage in Western Canada Experiment with storytelling and new formats Stay updated on audience strategies to reach new readers across platforms Demonstrate support for our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world Basic

Qualifications

: 5+ years’ experience at a journalism or media company, preferably in Canada Deep knowledge of and sources in Vancouver or Calgary, and the ability to develop new ones Professional experience reporting on major breaking news, preferably for a major national or global news organization The ability to work fast on deadline, handle evolving storylines and write about new topics quickly and ,authoritatively while adhering to The New York Times’s standards Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team The role will suit someone who is a quick study and versatile. Ideal candidates have an established track record of news reporting, writing clearly and with style, and with a grasp of New York Times style guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

: Demonstrated creativity in identifying and developing news features with a strong appeal to digital readers Familiar with a variety of story forms, including insightful live updates, takeaways that summarize complex events, explainers off the news, tick-tocks, timelines and more A reader-focused outlook that seeks to serve the interests of curious digital audiences An interest in driving the evolution of news coverage in the digital age, imagining new ways to tell stories and solving problems collaboratively Fluency in at least one non-English language This is a permanent position, and the standard work schedule is five days a week, including at least one weekend day. In order to be considered for this role, please submit your resume, cover letter, and links/PDF of your top 5-7 clips.

Base Pay Range

for this role is between: $85,000 $105,000 CAD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role,