Multimedia Journalist

Postmedia Network Inc.
Full time
Design and Multimedia
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
Position: Multimedia Journalist

Position Type: Full-time (Bargaining Unit)

Location: Toronto, On (Remote)

Division: Postmedia Editorial

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 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 whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:

Working remotely but travelling to assignments within the Greater Toronto Area, the successful candidate will be expected to cover various types of news events and support with video production. Applicants are expected to have excellent news judgment, an understanding of political issues at all levels and demonstrable strengths in accurate, clean reporting, plus a proven ability to initiate stories and enterprise features. Candidates must be familiar with emerging digital trends and opportunities, be able to shoot, edit and produce videos and know how to leverage social media and digital platforms to break news and reach audiences. They must be comfortable with filing stories for multiple platforms on tight deadlines and be keen to learn and experiment to find new ways to tell stories and engage readers.

What you’ll do:

  • Write stories for print, web and mobile audiences, tailoring content to meet the varying needs of those platforms.
  • Initiate and develop ideas for enterprise stories and investigative projects.
  • Cultivate sources and establish expertise to break stories and set the news agenda.

Who you are:

  • A journalism degree or diploma
  • At least five years of experience in a fast-paced and evolving media environment
  • Proven ability to deliver accurateand compelling news reports and videos on tight deadlines
  • Superior writing skills and news judgment
  • A respected social media footprint
  • Familiarity with appearing on video
  • Applicant must own a reliable vehicle with insurance for work purposes.

The position involves shift work, including evenings and weekends.

Interested applicants must submit a resume and samples of recent work to:

Adrienne Batra

Editor-in-Chief

[email protected]

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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