Reporter (Temp, 12-months)

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 offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to reach target audiences effectively. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:
Brunswick News reporters are our primary content producers, whose stories drive reader engagement and attract new subscribers to our website. They tell compelling local and provincial stories with accessible writing and great photos. They aim on a daily basis to find the story before our competition, tell it in a fair and balanced manner, and uphold our tradition of integrity and consistency.

What you’ll do:

Work independently to curate sources and find new stories on assigned beat. Reporters are expected to produce two stories in the regular course of each working day, with accompanying fresh photos
Represent the company professionally when dealing with sources and the community
Adhere at all times to Postmedia's Journalism Code of Conduct. Bring errors to the attention of the Managing Editor as soon as they are discovered
Collaborate productively with colleagues on stories as directed by the Managing Editor
Engage with our analytics software to understand the impact of stories and adjust strategy to increase relevance of work
Work with the Managing Editor to consistently improve performance
All other duties as required.

Qualifications

A track record of excellence in journalism
Journalism degree/diploma
Travelling by personal vehicle to assignments, taking photographs, interviewing sources and attending public meetings and events as directed.

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.