Health Science Reporter (Editorial) - Hybrid

at  The Globe and Mail

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada’s most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we’ve garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees’ growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.
No matter your position at The Globe, you’ll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is seeking a health science reporter to join our newsroom.
This beat will focus on medical research and health science — including topics such as infectious diseases, cancer, aging and brain health, genetics, reproductive health, mental health and addictions, and other areas at the frontier of medical science.
The ideal candidate is a proactive and collaborative reporter, with an ability to translate complex science into engaging and accessible news stories.
The role will involve building and maintaining a national roster of expert sources, pitching, researching, reporting and writing breaking news, enterprise stories, interviews and exclusives.
Previous experience covering science or health is helpful, but we’d also love to hear from ambitious reporters looking for a new challenge and ready to take on a career-defining beat.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least five years previous reporting experience
• Ability to read and interpret scientific studies for the Globe audience
• Strong writing skills and ability to produce engaging, accurate, and credible stories
  APPLICATION: Please submit a cover letter with your resume.
  SALARY: This position is classified as a Reporter in Group C of the Editorial Collective Agreement.

VACCINATION POLICY:

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval. If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.

• Report and write stories in a variety of formats
• Generate original story ideas for multiple platforms
• Identify trends ahead of the curve
• Work with colleagues across the department and wider newsroom to brainstorm story ideas as well as the best way to tell them