Position: Multimedia Journalist
Position Type: London Free Press
Location: Remote in London, ON
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 offer 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 in London with others in the LONDON FREE PRESS newsroom, the ideal candidate is an enterprising self-starter and team player with a sense for stories that resonate with London’s diverse readership. The candidate should be able to cultivate sources, find stories buried in documents and break news on tight deadlines, while writing in a way that is clear, concise and engaging.
What you’ll do
Report and write stories for print, web and mobile audiences, meeting readers where they are, and tailor 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. File video clips for digital platforms; work with digital teams to create interactive reader content, searchable databases and other digital elements.
Who you are
Ideally, you have newsroom experience and are able to quickly work up a learning curve, prioritizing what needs to be mastered to meet news needs.
Flexible to write effectively in breaking news, features and short form, a job essential, along with non-traditional story formats such as explainers and Q/As
Hungry to make the most of a chance to work in a daily newsroom with top-notch journalists and eager to show what you can do to help the room.
A digger, not satisfied with pat answers; always looking for hidden story angles and with a talent for explanatory journalism to help engage readers.
A reporter 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.
Strength in data analysis and the ability to effectively mine social media, to stay abreast of reader interests in the moment and beyond, are core strengths.
Experience and strength in video or podcast presentation is an asset.
A valid driver’s licence and a personal vehicle are also assets.
Applications
Interested applicants should apply without delay, including a cover letter explaining why the job should be for them, a resume and samples of their best 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.
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.
