Canada Senior Political Correspondent, Reuters

Reuters seeks an experienced Senior Political Correspondent to break news and deliver strong beat and investigative reporting at the most pivotal time in Canada’s recent history.

The reporter should be skilled at developing high-level sources in politics and government and know how to leverage those sources to break news and deliver scoops. Experience reporting on and writing about major political and government developments for an international audience, often under time pressure, is essential. An understanding of Canadian policy and politics, or the ability to develop that understanding, is also key. Among the topics to be covered are the entry of a new government, negotiations over tariffs that could cripple the economy, and the fraught diplomatic and political relationship with the United States. Knowledge of policy issues including trade, diplomacy, security, social safety nets and energy would be beneficial.

The reporter should have an eye for policy stories that impact business and the economy. The successful candidate also should have experience working closely with other beat reporters and with visual journalists to cover, develop and tell stories.

About the Role

As our Canada Senior Political Correspondent, you will:

• Develop sources to break news on the new administration in Canada and its relationship with the United States
• Show strong news judgement for topics of international interest
• Generate story pitches and show a readiness to adapt to fast moving stories
• Be a team player and be ready to work closely with text and visual journalists in Canada and abroad
• Knowledge of French would be an advantage, but is not essential

About You

To be successful as our Canada Senior Political Correspondent, you will likely:

• Have a minimum of five years in journalism
• Have a track record in reporting exclusives and deeply reported stories and work quickly under deadlines
• Demonstrate an ability to cultivate sources and turn tips into published articles
• Demonstrate very strong writing skills