Globe and Mail seeks a reporter to cover economics and fiscal policy

The Globe and Mail is seeking an ambitious, dynamic reporter to cover government and fiscal policy in Ottawa for the Report on Business.

To be successful, you will have a firm grip on economics, a keen eye for policy and a drive to reveal how business constituencies interact with the federal government and vice versa. You will understand politics and the day-to-day rhythms of Ottawa, but cover them through a lens that is ruthlessly economic. The ideal candidate will connect policymaking to the people, companies and regions that are affected by government decisions.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team of reporters who cover economics and business, working out of The Globe’s Ottawa bureau, with whom you will work closely. You will be expected to file a variety of stories regularly: source-based scoops; breaking and scheduled news; enterprise reporting; and features that bring economic and fiscal policy to life for our audience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cover breaking and live economic and fiscal policy news from Ottawa.
• Frequently pitch fresh, compelling story ideas
• Develop and maintain sources in government and business
• Write clearly and concisely on deadline
• Work with colleagues across the department and wider newsroom to generate story ideas and enrich The Globe’s coverage

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least five years’ experience as a reporter in a daily news organization
• Solid news judgment
• Ability to translate fiscal and economic policy into engaging prose for The Globe’s audience
• Familiarity with political reporting and economics

APPLICATION: Please submit a cover letter with your resume.

SALARY: This position is classified as a Reporter in Group C of the Editorial Collective Agreement.

To apply, go here.