[Hiring] Reporter, Michelle Lang Fellowship @Postmedia Network Inc.

Role Description

The Michelle Lang Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for a promising young journalist to grow their skills in the profession and bolster their experience with a full year working with some of Canada’s busiest newsrooms. This year’s successful applicant will work with a national editor and regional reporters to produce original and authoritative content focused on the status of health care in Canada.

• Focus on a specified topic within the health care sphere that addresses the goals Michelle Lang aspired to in her daily journalism.
• Tell stories that have gone unreported or unnoticed.
• Utilize a wide range of journalistic tools, from quick turnaround reporting to investigations, data projects to video storytelling.
• Creativity in storytelling and a dogged approach to covering health throughout the year are key.
• Work with some of the best editors in the country.
• Deliver reporting to the biggest audience through the Postmedia network.

Qualifications

• A commitment to journalism and a love of storytelling in all its forms.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• A natural curiosity and a desire to effect change through journalism.
• An ability to work well with colleagues.
• Basic reporting skills.
• Bilingualism, in French or other languages, is considered an asset.
• Previous daily newspaper experience is an asset but is not mandatory.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• A cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate.
• A separate summary sheet on the health topic you would like to pursue while on the Fellowship.
• A résumé.
• Three samples of your best published work (samples should show range of work and an ability to handle complex subjects).
• Three signed references, to be included in your application (please do not send separately as we cannot guarantee that they will be matched with your file).

Benefits

• The Michelle Lang Fellowship is a salaried fellowship, with salary to be paid at the starter reporter rate.
• Opportunity to report on issues of regional, national and international scope.
• Collaborate with and learn from senior writers and reporters.
• Explore opportunities in digital journalism.
• Numerous clippings for your portfolio at the conclusion of the fellowship.
• A better understanding of world issues and a network of sources and contacts in media across Canada.
• Confidence needed to launch a successful career in journalism.

Company Description

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.