Multimedia Journalist

Position: Multimedia Journalist Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy) Reports to: Assignment Editor

Location: Remote in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Division: Postmedia Editorial 

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 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 with the Cape Breton Post newsroom, the successful candidate will report on news and current events in Cape Breton, with a particular focus on the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) and surrounding communities. The successful candidate will live in this area and be expected to break news, while also being able to write longer news features and explanatory pieces. Applicants are expected to have excellent news judgment and an understanding of issues that impact Cape Breton. They must have strengths in accurate, clean reporting, and a proven ability to initiate stories and enterprise features. Candidates must be familiar with emerging digital trends and opportunities, be able to shoot video with a mobile device, 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, often on tight deadlines, and be keen to learn and experiment to find new ways to tell stories and engage readers.  What you’ll do:

Reporting and writing stories with a CBRM focus for print, web, and mobile audiences — as well as tailoring content to meet the varying needs of those platforms.

Initiating and developing ideas for enterprise stories and investigative projects.

Cultivating sources and establishing expertise in order to break stories and set the news agenda.

Filing video clips for digital platforms; working with digital teams to create interactive maps and graphics, searchable databases, and other multimedia elements.

Who you are:

Previous experience at a news organization.

Fluency in digital platforms, multimedia journalism and social media.

Ability to work quickly and independently, meet multiple deadlines, and make efficient decisions.

Familiarity with data journalism and investigative reporting an asset.

Strong understanding of issues, industries and attributes unique to Cape Breton.

Ability to work remotely as part of a newsroom team.

Possess a valid driver’s licence and vehicle.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with the following information in one document:

A cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate.

A résumé.

Three samples of your best published work, if any (samples should show a range of work and an ability to handle complex subjects).

At least two signed references, to be included in your application (please do not send separately as we cannot guarantee that they will be matched with your file).

Compensation:

Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location.

This is a unionized position subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement.

Base Salary: $40,319-$60,000