Multimedia Journalist

Postmedia Network Inc.•Cornwall, ON

22h•CA$31,764•Remote

About The Position

Postmedia is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic journalist for a full-time position within its newsroom. This role is responsible for covering the communities of Cornwall, Akwesasne, and the United Counties of SDG. The journalist will be part of a three-person team focused on providing coverage not available from other local and regional media sources. This is a remote-work position, but requires attending events in-person within the coverage area, necessitating access to a reliable vehicle. The position is unionized and subject to the terms of a collective agreement.

Requirements

Track record of good storytelling.
Ability to use all tools available within a modern newsroom to publish stories across print and digital platforms.
Ability to balance working independently and contributing to team projects and goals.
Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Thrives on being part of the fabric of a smaller city.

Responsibilities

Filing copy, photos, videos, and other multimedia elements for the website and print editions.
Handling a wide variety of assignments including breaking news, features, sports, and community event coverage.
Contributing to a three-person team focused on community coverage.
Attending events in-person within the coverage area.