Freelance Infrastrucure Reporter - Canada

Acuris; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial intelligence source, InfraAmericas, is seeking freelance reporters to cover the Canadian market. The role focuses on delivering timely news on P3 procurements and investment activities in the infrastructure sector. Candidates should have experience in financial journalism and a knack for breaking stories, with opportunities for engaging with industry professionals and attending key conferences.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of reporting experience in financial journalism.
• Knowledge of the infrastructure sector is a plus.
• Proven ability to break stories ahead of the competition.

Responsibilities

• Write breaking news stories about key infrastructure developments in Canada.
• Attend industry conferences and provide analysis.
• Maintain contact with senior bankers, fund managers, and public sector officials.

Skills

News judgment

Financial journalism

Investment coverage

Job description

InfraAmericas, the North American project finance market’s preeminent source for intelligence, seeks a freelance reporters to take on commissions covering the Canadian market.

The role is dedicated to making sure that InfraAmericas is first with off-diary scoops on P3 procurements and policy related to project finance, as well as investment activity among the country’s leading institutional investors.

Respondents should have a minimum of one year’s reporting experience as a financial journalist. Knowledge of the infrastructure sector would be a plus, but it is not essential if the candidate can demonstrate solid news judgment and know how to cover financial markets and investment opportunities. Ideally, they should have a proven track record of breaking stories before the competition.

For the arrangement to work effectively you should be able to write breaking news stories on a regular basis about key infrastructure developments in Canada. You should also be willing to attend industry conferences on behalf of InfraAmericas and write at least one analysis. You will be expected to maintain regular contact with senior level bankers, fund managers, investors and public sector officials. Some travel may be required.

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