Company Overview

The Carillon is a community-driven local news organization dedicated to telling the stories that matter most to the people we serve. As part of The Free Press family of newspapers, we focus on building connection, trust, and informed communities through accessible journalism, local storytelling, and meaningful engagement. We believe solid communities are built on shared voices, and our work reflects the people, events, and issues that shape everyday life in our region.

Summary

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced reporter to join our team.

As a reporter at The Carillon, you will play a key role in providing content for our newspaper and website, covering the stories that matter in the community. You will be responsible for generating stories and accompanying photos for a wide variety of news stories. Beat coverage will include municipal politics, court and school divisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Pursue vigorously all daily and longer-term reporting assignments received from the supervising editor
- Initiate and develop ideas for story assignments in conjunction with the supervising editor
- Write clear, concise, reader-friendly stories as per reporting assignments
- Ensure all stories meet high standards of accuracy, fairness and comprehensiveness
- Meet assignment deadlines
- Take direction and assist colleagues as required
- Maintain close contact with the community in person and via social media




- Remain current on local issues and apply knowledge of provincial and federal issues to our publication with a local perspective

Qualifications

- Previous experience in the media and a post-secondary degree in journalism or at least two years of relevant experience in print, online and/or broadcast journalism
- Strong photography skills and ability to learn
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and work effectively under deadline pressure
- Excellent research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, passionate about journalism storytelling
- Experience and proven ability in writing to conform to Canadian Press style and standard Canadian English, grammar, spelling and capitalization
- Ability to work different shifts including evenings and weekends
- Familiarity with rural communities an asset
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle required
- Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Interested applicants may either directly apply or send their resumes directly to [email protected]

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Steinbach, MB R5G 1X1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person

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🏢 The Carillon
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