Queens Park Columnist

Position: Queens Park Columnist

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Location: Toronto, ON

Division: National Post

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The National Post is hiring a Queens Park Columnist. The National Post is the flagship of the Postmedia Network, Canada's largest news chain which includes the Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, Ottawa Citizen and Montreal Gazette.

• Write multiple columns a week that mix news, analysis and opinion.
• Cultivate sources and break news on tight deadlines.
• Write clear, concise and engaging columns that resonate with the National Post’s readership and are unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom.

• You have 3+ years of reporting experience and an understanding of Ontario politics.
• You are a self-starting newshound conversant with current trends.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• A natural curiosity that feeds a desire to listen to, learn from and collaborate with readers.
• An initiative-taking team player who works well with colleagues.
• Experience and strength in video presentation is an asset.

Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location.

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.