General Assignment Reporter - Alberta

Jeffgaulin is seeking a General Assignment Reporter for Alberta, based in Calgary. The role focuses on reporting the intersection of politics and climate, requiring on-the-ground coverage of events and issues in Alberta. Responsibilities include producing 2-3 stories weekly, developing contacts, and reporting on breaking news. The position offers a salary of $73,000 annually with benefits, and candidates should have strong reporting skills and a passion for climate change.
General Assignment Reporter - Alberta REF#: JG34990 Canada's National Observer


Location: Calgary, Alberta


Posted: June 10, 2026


Deadline: June 30, 2026


Salary: $73,000 annually


Description
As Canada's National Observer’s General Assignment Reporter for Alberta, you will report on the intersection between politics and climate at all levels in Alberta. You will be on the ground, talking with people, documenting events, and reporting on stories as they happen – not from behind a computer screen. You will be responsible for covering the Alberta Legislature, the upcoming referendum on Alberta separation, environment, local and regional politics, judicial proceedings, land-use issues, inspiring people doing interesting things and the impact of climate change on Alberta. You will pay particular attention to how policy at different levels interacts, and how ordinary Albertans lives are affected by the decisions made by their government representatives.
Key Responsibilities

Report 2-3 stories weekly, with allowances for extra reporting time when appropriate
Report accurately, write engagingly and practice journalism ethically
Develop contacts and information pathways at provincial levels
Report on breaking news related to climate, from disasters to court decisions
Travel within Alberta as appropriate
Be responsive to editors and colleagues
Experiment with innovative ways to tell stories online

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $73,000 annually
Comprehensive Sun Life package (including dental, mental health counselling, wellness funds, gender affirmation coverage, travel insurance, and $25,000 life insurance)
12 paid vacation days plus 11 statutory holidays, plus paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
$125 per month towards home office expenses
Employer matching RSP (up to $1,500 per year)
This is a bargaining unit position (J1 category reporter position) under the Collective Agreement between Observer Media Group and the Canadian Media Guild. It ensures annual 3% cost-of-living increases and robust support

Preferred Start Date

July 15, 2026

Qualifications

Strong English-language reporting and writing skills
A minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
Three-plus years of reporting experience, ideally with a focus on politics, climate policy, city issues or a related field
A passion for climate change news and staying on top of the key political, policy and business issues in Canada that impact the climate agenda
A track record of finding unique stories and angles, not following the pack
A great storyteller
Proven skills using Freedom of Information requests and other investigative tools
Other multimedia skills like photography, videography, data journalism or social media are assets

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Canada's National Observer is committed to building a team that reflects the country we cover. We actively welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized candidates, women, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities.
E-mail: janel@nationalobserver.com