Reporter, Live Markets (Editorial) - Hybrid

Reporter, Live Markets (Editorial) - Hybrid (Creative Design)

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 hiring a reporter to lead our live markets coverage, delivering fast, authoritative and insightful updates that help investors navigate market moves throughout the trading day. This individual would be the principal writer for our daily markets blog, offering context and analysis to serve our highly engaged community of Globe Investor readers. This individual would be responsible for tailoring our coverage over time to reflect the interests of our audience, creating market coverage that is unique and stands out in a highly competitive area of coverage.

This position is based in the Toronto office and requires a minimum of two days a week in office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead writer for daily live blog on weekdays
• Break news and offer exclusive insights that distinguish our live markets coverage
• Monitor financial data and wire sources for relevant news
• Solicit contributions from beat reporters to enrich the live blog as appropriate
• Collaborate with colleagues in editorial and product on improvements to live blog format, functionality and design
• Utilize audience feedback and metrics to guide coverage

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of experience writing on investing or financial markets
• Ability to write quickly and clearly on complex financial topics
• Experience using audience analytics tools to understand trends
• Experience using real-time financial data sources, such as the Bloomberg Terminal
• Ability to use data visualization tools to create stock charts and other graphics

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE

The Globe's mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities. The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability. As Canada's most respected media brand, The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
• Parental leave top-up
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• Annual wellness subsidy
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
• Education assistance for external training courses

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

AI DISCLOSURE

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as candidate sourcing or application review. All employment decisions, including interview selection and hiring outcomes, are made by human reviewers. We ask candidates to engage authentically in interviews; AI may support preparation but should not be used during interviews or replace your own responses.

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.