Position: Multimedia Journalist
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Brockville, ON (Hybrid)
Division: Brockville Recorder and Times
The Company:
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 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 offers 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:
The Brockville Recorder and Times is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who can deliver well-crafted news and feature stories and take photographs and occasionally, video. The Recorder and Times publishes daily online and four days a week in print. The publication enjoys a leadership role in the community as the newspaper of record in Brockville and the surrounding region.
What you’ll do:
⦁ Write and edit stories for print and our website.
⦁ Shoot still photos, and occasionally shoot and videos.
⦁ Generate story/feature ideas.
⦁ Engage in energetic use of social media.
⦁ You will be required to attend events, in person, in Brockville and surrounding areas, and provide coverage from these events in the form of stories, photos and, on occasion videos.
Who you are:
⦁ Candidates should have a journalism degree or diploma.
⦁ Should live in or near the Brockville area or be willing to travel there.
⦁ A reliable car and a valid driver's license are needed. There may be weekend and evening shifts.
⦁ Ability to edit videos using is an asset.
⦁ Good knowledge of social media.
⦁ A working knowledge of WordPress is also an asset.
Interested applicants should submit their resume with a single page cover letter in one document.
We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.