Posted 2 days ago
GENERAL REPORTER - SASKATOON, SK
@ Harvard Media
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Harvard Media is hiring a full-time General Reporter in Saskatoon, SK, for its SaskToday newsroom. The reporter covers local politics, agriculture, business, and arts and culture, producing accurate stories under tight deadlines. The posting asks for a bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, a driver's licence and reliable vehicle, and flexibility for evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Cover local news in Saskatoon, including politics, agriculture, business, arts and culture
- Conduct interviews, research and fact-checking for online stories
- Develop sources and maintain community relationships
- Pitch story ideas and collaborate with editors and reporters
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field
- Proven reporting experience with a strong portfolio
- Excellent writing, research and fact-checking skills
- Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Department | Design & creative |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | journalism, communications |
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Harvard Media
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Hi, we're Calgary's Alternative X92.9 - Launching January 1st, 2007 X92.9 has welcomed Calgary to the Alternative with a combination of great music, amazing promotions, and a unique entertaining on air team. X92.9 is owned by Harvard Broadcasting Inc. Headquartered in Regina, Harvard is a privately owned broadcaster with a western focus, operating radio stations in Saskatchewan and Alberta. For additional information on Harvard Broadcasting Inc., current job postings and our stations please visit harvardbroadcasting.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8
- Reported office locations
- 400, 255 - 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 2T8, CA
- Other recorded names
- Harvard Media Inc.
- X92.9
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Hi, we're Calgary's Alternative X92.9 - Launching January 1st, 2007 X92.9 has welcomed Calgary to the Alternative with a combination of great music, amazing promotions, and a unique entertaining on air team. X92.9 is owned by Harvard Broadcasting Inc. Headquartered in Regina, Harvard is a privately owned broadcaster with a western focus, operating radio stations in Saskatchewan and Alberta. For additional…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2007 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Position: (Full Time) |
General Reporter
Reports to:
Content Manager
Station(s)
SaskToday
Location:
Saskatoon, SK
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Harvard Media is a leading media company in Western Canada, operating 13 radio stations and several top-tier digital news sites like SaskToday.ca. Our digital footprint includes websites, streaming audio, and social media channels. We reach a vast audience, delivering engaging news, sports, and entertainment content focused on Western Canada.
The General Reporter will be key in our newsroom, responsible for covering diverse events and topics in Saskatoon, including local politics, agriculture, business, and arts and culture. This role demands a passionate journalist with a strong sense of curiosity and the ability to produce accurate and engaging news stories under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders and enhance storytelling through multimedia tools.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Covering diverse events and topics in Saskatoon, including local politics, agriculture, business, arts and culture.
- Conducting interviews, research and fact-checking to produce accurate and engaging news stories for online publication.
- Developing sources and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the community.
- Pitching story ideas and collaborating with editors and fellow reporters to ensure comprehensive coverage of local events and issues.
- Working as a team player, co-operating with other reporters on projects that have a province-wide value.
- Adhering to tight deadlines and editorial standards while producing high-quality journalism.
- Utilizing various multimedia tools, including photography and video, to enhance storytelling.
- Radio tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of local politics, agriculture, business, arts and culture.
- Excellent interviewing, research, and fact-checking skills.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain sources within the community.
- Proficiency in multimedia tools for storytelling, including photography and video.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and clarity.
- Effective collaboration and teamwork abilities.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a reporter covering a diverse range of topics, with a strong portfolio of published work.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced virtual newsroom environment.
- Knowledge of local issues, politics and community dynamics in Saskatoon is preferred.
- Familiarity with multimedia reporting tools and social media platforms.
- Commitment to journalistic ethics and integrity.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Must have a current driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants. While we will only be able to contact those selected for interviews, we kindly request to refrain from phone inquiries.
Harvard Media values diversity in its work force and is committed to Employment Equity
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