Journalist

About This Role

Working remotely with one of Postmedia's news teams, the Journalist will develop engaging content for diverse audiences across multiple platforms. This full-time reporting position is assigned to the Fredericton Daily Gleaner and suits graduating students or recent graduates with a knack for compelling stories.

Responsibilities

• Develop content to engage audiences across several platforms tailored to meet the varying needs of web and mobile audiences
• Have story ideas daily, along with the flexibility to quickly pivot to other newsroom priorities to meet changing needs
• Use social media and other digital tools to uncover what's breaking and what readers in real time are talking about which quickly needs attention
• 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 that both engage and enrich readers

Requirements

• Graduating journalism school student or graduate, or a candidate from a related field
• Ability to quickly layer and prioritize what needs to be done to quickly move up the job learning curve
• Flexible to work effectively in breaking news, features and short form, along with non-traditional story formats
• Natural curiosity, always looking for hidden story angles and with a talent, or developing one, for explanatory journalism
• Interested not just in what happened or is happening, but also why and how, with the ability to concisely convey that added meaning to readers

Nice to have:

• Newsroom experience
• Experience and strength in video, podcast presentation and other digital tools
• A valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle
• Bilingualism in English/French

Important Details

• Schedule: Some weekend and statutory holiday work may be included
• Contract: Permanent, existing vacancy
• Team: Assigned to the Fredericton Daily Gleaner, with provision for assignment to other of Postmedia's newsrooms by mutual agreement

Application Process

• Submit a cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate
• Submit a résumé
• Submit three samples of your best published work, if any (samples should show a range of work and an ability to handle complex subjects)
• Submit at least two signed references, to be included in your application

About the Company

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week.