About this role
Role Overview
- Produce a minimum of 5-7 stories weekly for parrysound.com
- Conduct interviews and take photographs in the area
- Share information with and from Indigenous communities
- Focus on the experience of urban Indigenous residents and their issues
Requirements
- A journalism degree, diploma or equivalent experience is preferred
- Experience working in a newsroom is preferred
- Curious individual with a knack for storytelling
- Proven news judgment and a strong work ethic
- Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately
- Photography skills
- Must be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Must have access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Understanding of Canadian Libel Law and Canadian Press Style
Benefits
- opportunity to produce stories for multiple media outlets
- inclusion in the Local Journalism Initiative program