Journalist Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Location:
Remote in Alberta, Edmonton 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. Postmedia is seeking a journalist who will help drive superior coverage of key local and regional issues to fill a full-time vacancy in Sherwood Park and Strathcona County. Excellent news reporting and writing skills are required, as well as the ability to thrive working independently as part of a regional news workplace. The successful candidate will be expected to break news and produce innovative reporting as part of the news team.



Applicants are expected to have excellent news judgment and demonstrable strengths in accurate, clean reporting, and a proven ability to initiate stories and enterprise features. Beyond reporting capabilities, candidates should understand the goals and opportunities offered by digital platforms to break news and reach audiences. Report and write stories for print and web audiences, tailoring content to the needs of those platforms. Exhibit superior news judgment, with the ability to draw on legal and journalism ethics knowledge. Write short and longform stories that help readers live and thrive in the region and deliver understanding of the region for readers in the West. Cultivate sources and establish expertise to set the news agenda and break stories. Experience at a community news organization in a deadline-oriented role. Fluency in digital platforms, multimedia journalism and social media.

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🏢 Postmedia
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