Journalist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Create engaging content for web, mobile, and various other platforms.

• Produce daily story ideas and adapt to shifting newsroom priorities.

• Utilize social media and digital tools to discover breaking news and real-time reader interests.

• Build relationships with sources to break news stories and influence the news agenda.

• Collaborate with digital teams to develop interactive multimedia content, including text, images, and video.

• Report on a diverse array of news topics and other subjects under tight deadlines.

• Partner with Postmedia’s news team and colleagues in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner newsroom.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled journalism student or recent graduate, or a candidate from a related discipline.

• Capability to quickly organize and prioritize tasks within the newsroom.

• Adaptability to work effectively in breaking news, features, short-form content, and non-traditional story formats.

• Innate curiosity and ability to uncover unique story angles.

• Proficient in explaining the reasons behind events and conveying that information succinctly.

• Experience and proficiency in video, podcast presentation, and other digital tools is advantageous.

• A valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are beneficial.

• Bilingualism in English and French is a plus.

• Submission of a cover letter, résumé, three published work samples (if available), and at least two signed references is required.

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work in New Brunswick.

• Potential for some weekend and statutory holiday shifts.

• Unionized role governed by the terms and conditions of the collective agreement.