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The Nipawin Journal, a division of Postmedia Network Inc., is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our editorial team as a full-time general assignment Multimedia Journalist for a twelve (12) month term.The successful applicant would work out of our newsroom, filing copy, photos, and other multimedia elements for our print editions and website. Hours of work will be mostly during the day, but you must be able to work flexible hours to cover various events that may include some evenings and weekends. Access to a reliable vehicle is a must.
Primary Responsibilities:
General reporting duties, including cultivating sources;
Write clean, compelling and accurate copy under tight deadlines;
Produce strong and creative photographs to accompany stories;
Generate innovative, creative content on a variety of platforms.
Competencies:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong writing skills are a must;
Strong photography skills are an asset;
A love for good journalism with the capacity to be a key contributor to the editorial team;
The ability to exercise sound journalistic judgment under pressure.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary diploma or degree in journalism, or equivalent journalism experience;
Proficiency with social media, blogs, and search engine optimization is an asset;
Experience with WordPress and creating video content is an asset;
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as required.
Your application should include a cover letter, resume and samples of your work.
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.
Additional Skills
- Knowledge and use of computer software material