Canada’s fastest growing independent media company is looking for bureau chiefs and reporters in Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, and Ottawa.

Position Overview

The Bureau Chief is the manager and chief reporter responsible for overseeing the News Division in a given province or region for the Western Standard.

Bureau Chiefs working outside of the Company’s Calgary headquarters may in some circumstances work from a home office.

The Western Standard produces a high volume of news and opinion content on a daily basis.

Reporting and Parameters

The Bureau Chief reports directly to the Editing News Director. 

He or she will have their performance reviewed on an annual basis. 

Major Duties & Responsibilities                                                                         

Write frequent and compelling news copy with a rapid turn-around. 
Use the Freedom of Information Act and other tools available to obtain compelling and important content for news copy.
Oversee and edit the copy of the employees and contractors in the News Division’s Bureau.
Meet with the Editing News Director and subordinate employees and contractors to assess the direction of the News Division’s Bureau, develop short and long-term goals, and ensure compliance with the Western Standard’s Editorial Principles.
Listen to the viewpoints and reports of the News Division’s Bureau employees and contractors. 
Maintain awareness and knowledge of the Western Standard’s readership and editorial metrics.
Maintain a reasonable and professional social media presence.  
Job Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or communications is preferred but not required.
5-8 years’ industry experience.
Passion for writing and editing interesting copy.
A portfolio of published copy.
Strong knowledge of the media process and industry.
Excellent communications and research skills
Self-starting
If you believe that this a challenge that is right for you, send your resume and cover letter to careers@westernstandardonline.com.