Journalist

Postmedia

4d • Remote

About The Position

Postmedia is hiring a full-time, permanent Journalist for the Fredericton Daily Gleaner. The position is remote in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and is covered by a collective agreement. The journalist will work with one of Postmedia’s news teams to report on a wide range of news and other subjects, develop stories for digital and print audiences, and meet tight deadlines. The role is suited to a graduating student, recent graduate, or candidate from a related field who is an enterprising self-starter and collaborative team player. Some weekend and statutory holiday work may be included. Assignment to another Postmedia newsroom may be arranged by mutual agreement.

The successful candidate will create audience-focused content for web and mobile platforms, generate story ideas, respond quickly to changing newsroom priorities, and use social media and other digital tools to identify developing stories and audience interests. They will cultivate sources, contribute to the news agenda, and collaborate with digital teams on interactive and multimedia content, including text, photos, and video.

Applicants should submit one document containing a cover letter, résumé, three published work samples if available, and at least two signed references. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The union start rate is $16.82 per hour, increasing up to $33.64 per hour based on experience. Offers depend on qualifications, experience, role responsibilities, and candidate location.

Requirements

• Graduating journalism school student or graduate, or a candidate from a related field.
• Ability to quickly layer and prioritize tasks and move up the job learning curve.
• Flexibility to work effectively on breaking news, features, short-form stories, and non-traditional story formats.
• Curiosity and the ability to find hidden story angles and go beyond pat answers.
• Ability to report on why and how events happen and concisely convey added meaning to readers.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Submit a cover letter, résumé, at least two signed references, and three samples of published work if available.

Nice To Haves

• Newsroom experience.
• Experience and strength in video, podcast presentation, and other digital tools.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Bilingualism in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for multiple platforms, tailored to the needs of web and mobile audiences.
• Generate story ideas daily and pivot quickly to changing newsroom priorities.
• Use social media and other digital tools to identify breaking news and topics readers are discussing in real time.
• Cultivate sources to break stories and help set the news agenda.
• Work with digital teams to create interactive content, including text, photo, video, and other multimedia elements.
• Cover a wide range of news and other subjects while working to tight deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed