Political Reporter – CityNews

CityNews Edmonton is looking for a versatile reporter to cover Alberta politics. The successful candidate will be producing content for our 24/7 streaming channels, scheduled newscasts and content for our prime-time news specials. You must have passion for politics, local news and the ability to push the boundaries of creative storytelling. You should be able to report live from the scene of breaking news and also have the ability to host a newscast, when needed.  The position may require shift work like early morning, evening and weekend shifts.

What you will do…

• Cover Alberta politics on a daily basis and produce content that separates fact from fiction
• Pitch original and enterprise news stories
• Deliver stories which will stand out from the competition, emphasizing creativity over traditional methods
• Deliver live, on-scene reports for our new 24/7 streaming channels.
• Work with the team to produce and present content for our new prime time specials
• Shoot and edit your own content, when needed

What you will bring…

• Passion for politics and Alberta
• Passion for news and storytelling – you know what makes a great story and know how to tell it.
• Must be able to shoot and edit, as required.
• Strong live reporting skills
• A self-starter with a can-do, solution-oriented attitude
• News moves fast! You must be able to multi-task and deliver for multiple, daily online and broadcast deadlines
• Because news never stops – you are prepared to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s licence and clean driving record

Here’s what you can expect in return:

A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets
A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers
A team that trusts and wants to win together
Smart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “how”