Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Postmedia Network Inc. is a Canadian news media company representing over 110 brands across various platforms. They are seeking Summer Multi-Media Journalists who can report, write, and create engaging content for print, web, and mobile audiences while meeting tight deadlines. Responsibilities Report and write stories – and be able to shoot photos for them – for print, web and mobile audiences, and tailor content to meet those platforms’ varying needs Have and develop local story ideas daily, a job essential along with the flexibility to quickly pivot to other newsroom priorities to meet changing needs Use social media and other digital tools to find out what’s breaking and what Londoners in real time are talking about and which quickly needs our attention Cultivate sources to break stories and help set the news agenda File video clips for digital platforms; work with digital teams to create interactive content and other multimedia elements that both engage and enrich readers Skills A graduating journalism school student or graduate, or a candidate from a related field Ability to quickly layer and prioritize what needs to be done to quickly move up the job learning curve Flexible to write effectively in breaking news, features and short form Hungry to make the most of a chance to work in a daily newsroom with top-notch journalists A digger, not satisfied with pat answers; always looking for hidden story angles A reporter interested not just in what happened or is happening, but also why and how Ability to concisely convey added meaning to readers Newsroom experience is an asset Experience and strength in video or podcast presentation is an asset A valid driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle are also assets Company Overview Postmedia Network Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is