Journalist

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

📋 Description

• Create content for various platforms including web, mobile, and print.

• Generate daily story ideas and adapt to evolving newsroom priorities.

• Utilize social media and digital tools to uncover breaking news and gauge reader interests.

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

• Partner with digital teams to develop interactive multimedia content such as text, photos, and videos.

• Cover a diverse array of news and topics while adhering to tight deadlines.

• Be available to work on weekends and statutory holidays as required.

• Report for the Times & Transcript for a duration of up to 22 weeks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be an experienced reporter, a journalism school graduate, or a candidate from a related field.

• Proven ability to work efficiently in breaking news, features, short form, and non-traditional story formats.

• Capable of quickly prioritizing newsroom tasks and meeting stringent deadlines.

• Proficient in using digital tools to break and develop stories and concepts.

• Experience and expertise in video, podcast presentation, and other digital tools are advantageous.

• A valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are considered assets.

• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

• Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, three published work samples (if available), and at least two signed references.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work in New Brunswick.

• Chance to collaborate with exceptional journalists in a daily newsroom environment.

• This position is unionized and subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement.