The Uniter is seeking an individual who is passionate about our city, our communities and the many people who are working to make Winnipeg a better place to live.

The successful candidate will possess strong writing and interviewing skills as well as demonstrating a critical eye for news content.

Duties:

- Work closely with the city editor
- Pitch and write two 500 word news stories per week
- Pitch and write one cover feature per semester
- Work with the visual team to arrange for corresponding visual content
- Attend weekly pitch meetings, monthly section meetings and professional development workshops
- Review and follow all relevant policies and guides including Canadian Press style, the Canadian Association of Journalists ethics guidelines, the Uniter style guide and Uniter editorial policies.

Relationship to colleagues:

- Reports to the city editor




- Collaborates with managing editor, copy and style editor, illustrator and photo team

Applicants should have a adaptable schedule and be available for pitch meetings (Thursdays) during the regular publishing/academic year (late August to December/January to early April.)

This position is expected to take approximately 10 hours a week and pays $170/week. The city reporter will begin their term in late August.

*Mouseland Press strives to be an equitable employer and will prioritize qualified applicants who belong to marginalized groups. Qualified applicants who study at or are alumni of The University of Winnipeg will also be given priority*

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