Editorial - Reporter - Sherwood Park, Canada - Postmedia Network Inc

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Description

Position:
Multimedia Journalist


Position Type:
Full-time, Permanent


Location:
Sherwood Park, AB (Hybrid)


Division:
Sherwood Park News


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 offer 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 Sherwood Park News is the news leader in northern Alberta. The media outlet is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to lead daily news coverage.


What you'll do:


  • Reporting, writing and editing stories for the Web and mobile audiences while tailoring content to meet the varying needs of those platforms as well as print.
  • Initiating and developing ideas for enterprise stories.
  • Cultivating sources and establishing expertise in order to break stories and set the news agenda.

Who you are:


  • You have excellent news judgment
  • Demonstrable strengths in accurate, clean reporting
  • Proven ability to initiate stories and enterprise features
  • Excellent reporting and writing skills
  • Experience at a news organization in a deadlineoriented reporting/writing role
  • Familiar with data journalism and emerging digital trends and opportunities
  • Able to shoot video with a mobile device
  • You know how to leverage social media and digital platforms to break news and reach audiences
  • Ability to work quickly and independently, meet multiple deadlines, and make efficient decisions
  • A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
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.

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