Journalist

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

📋 Description

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

• Develop daily story ideas and adjust to the evolving priorities of the newsroom.

• Utilize social media and digital tools to spot breaking news and understand audience interests.

• Build relationships with sources to uncover stories and help shape the news agenda.

• Collaborate with digital teams to produce engaging multimedia content, encompassing text, images, and video.

• Report on a diverse array of news topics while adhering to tight deadlines.

• Availability to work on weekends and statutory holidays is required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Student or graduate from a journalism program, or a related field.

• Competence in quickly organizing and prioritizing tasks in a newsroom environment.

• Adaptability to work on breaking news, features, short-form content, and unconventional story formats.

• An inquisitive nature and the ability to discover unique story angles.

• Skill in articulating the reasons and processes behind events, conveying meaning succinctly.

• Experience and proficiency in video, podcasting, and other digital media tools are advantageous.

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

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is a plus.

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

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work based in New Brunswick.

• A unionized role governed by the collective agreement.

• Possibility of being assigned to other Postmedia newsrooms upon mutual consent.