Investigative Reporter: Ottawa Public Safety Watchdog

Postmedia Network Inc; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 67.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Postmedia Network Inc. in Ottawa seeks an experienced reporter to cover public safety in Canada’s capital. The role surveys major crime, violence, opioid use, homelessness and environmental emergencies, with a watchdog lens across four police forces.

The reporter will develop sources, trawl public data, and verify information while delivering accountability journalism that informs the public and strengthens transparency.

Formación

• Degree in journalism or equivalent professional reporting experience.
• 5+ years in a major newsroom with exposure to crime, justice, data, and investigative reporting.
• Experience researching and collecting information from both traditional and non-traditional sources.
• Strong understanding of police systems, government structures, public records databases and FOI/ATI requests.
• Clear understanding of legal and ethical issues involved in watchdog reporting.
• Enthusiasm for experimenting with emerging digital storytelling tools and platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Produce a mix of enterprise stories, long-form investigations, and quick-turn pieces that hold decision-makers to account in all areas impacting Ottawa public safety.
• Bolster breaking news coverage of serious crime and emergencies by investigating those involved and finding new angles.
• Analyze and decipher publicly available documents and data.
• Build and maintain sources within police services, government institutions and the local community.
• Fact-check statements and claims made by key decision makers.
• Collaborate on ambitious and innovative team projects.

Conocimientos

Investigative reporting

Data analysis

FOI requests

Educación

Journalism degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Postmedia Network Inc. in Ottawa seeks an experienced reporter to cover public safety in Canada’s capital. The role surveys major crime, violence, opioid use, homelessness and environmental emergencies, with a watchdog lens across four police forces.

The reporter will develop sources, trawl public data, and verify information while delivering accountability journalism that informs the public and strengthens transparency.