News Writer | $75/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles, a Canada-based newsroom, seeks an experienced journalist to analyze and synthesize information from public records and lengthy documents into clear, evidence-based narratives. You will distill key findings using lead and inverted-pyramid formats for publication.

The role requires rigorous source verification, no opinion, and collaboration with editors to refine articles. The ideal candidate has investigative or business reporting experience, excels at turning complex material

Qualifications

• Experience reporting at a recognized media outlet.
• Proven expertise in document-heavy beats such as investigative journalism, business, or science reporting.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of material into engaging, structured narratives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and synthesize information from public records, reports, and lengthy documents to distill key findings.
• Conduct rigorous source verification and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and credibility of content.
• Develop well-structured, non-opinion articles employing industry-standard narrative formats such as the lead and inverted pyramid.
• Craft concise, clear, and context-rich summaries or full-length articles based on provided document sets.
• Participate in iterative editorial reviews, incorporating feedback to enhance clarity, structure, and factual consistency.

Skills

Investigative journalism

Source verification

Editorial writing

Education

Relevant journalism degree

Job description

• Analyze and synthesize information from public records, reports, and lengthy documents to distill key findings.
• Conduct rigorous source verification and fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and credibility of all content produced.
• Develop well-structured, non-opinion articles employing industry-standard narrative formats such as the lead and inverted pyramid.
• Craft concise, clear, and context-rich summaries or full-length articles based on provided document sets.
• Participate in iterative editorial reviews, incorporating feedback to enhance clarity, structure, and factual consistency.
• Document research methods and citation trails for transparency and future reference within the project.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in the domain of reporting or correspondent work at a recognized media outlet.
• Proven expertise in document-heavy beats such as investigative journalism, business, or science reporting.
• Demonstrated excellence in synthesizing large volumes of material into engaging, structured narratives.
• Track record of rigorous source validation, fact-checking, and verifiable reporting (not opinion or commentary).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.