The Rocky Mountain Outlook, the Bow Valley’s No. 1 source for local news and events, is seeking a reporter to cover the Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation and Kananaskis Country region. This position is covering for a one-year maternity leave and is a hybrid position for both remote and office work.
Qualifications:
- Self-motivated and passionate about the diversity and complexity of topics this position offers
- Relationship-building skills
- Ability to produce news, general content, short- and long-form features. Article investigation/research required.
- Proven ability to produce well-written, well-researched content quickly
- Strict adherence to deadlines
- Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends
- Reliable car and driver’s licence
How to Apply
Email a cover letter, resume, and three to five writing samples of published work to: [email protected].
This opportunity is presented under the terms of the Local Journalism Initiative. The Rocky Mountain Outlook is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes resumes from all qualified candidates. The successful candidate will be required to meet the terms set out by the Local Journalism Initiative funding agreement.
Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered.
We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The Rocky Mountain Outlook is part of Great West Media. The Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation and Kananaskis Country reporter position was created in 2022 to cover the area’s Indigenous issues, municipal governments in Kananaskis Improvement District and the MD of Bighorn, tourism, the environment, wildlife and breaking news.
Living and working in the Bow Valley provides an ideal work/life balance. The successful applicant will meet and engage with people from all walks of life, while also bringing important issues to light, and highlighting important topics in the community.
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