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Reporter-Editor / Reporter-rédacteur(rice) – Full Time (6 months contract) Jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia at The Canadian Press
Title: Reporter-Editor / Reporter-rédacteur(rice) – Full Time (6 months contract)
Company: The Canadian Press
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Reporter/Editor – Temporary, Full Time (6 months contract)Halifax, NS
The Canadian Press is seeking an enterprising journalist who wants to make an impact covering the news with speed and accuracy. Based in Halifax, the successful candidate will join an experienced group of journalists in our Atlantic bureau for a six-month contract to report and edit stories from the region. They will come to work armed with original ideas and creative ways to tell stories. We are looking for a self-starter who works well in a team setting, takes direction and feedback easily and always hits tight deadlines.
General Responsibilities:Reporting to the Atlantic/Quebec bureau chief, the successful applicant will:
Report on a variety of assignments, with a focus on general news but ready to jump into the coverage of other areas when necessary
Produce original content in English for all CP platforms, including online, print, audio and video
Generate original story ideas, projects and exclusives, paying special attention to under-reported communities
Take interesting local and regional stories and make them nationally relevant
Work creatively and concisely under tight deadline pressure in a digital environment
Come up with new and creative ways to tell stories on all platforms
Qualifications:
Experience working in a real-time, digital newsroom
Solid news judgment and writing and editing skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Familiarity with CP style
English-French bilingualism is an asset
Superior research skills and familiarity with social media platforms
Ability to organize time and workflow effectively
Audio and video skills are an asset
This position is expected to start in June.
Please apply by May 24, 2024.
Committed to a maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
Offers of employment are conditional upon the candidate providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 by the time of start date. We have a process in place to provide suitable accommodation to employees who are unable to obtain vaccines against COVID-19 for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.
Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
The Canadian Press is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment and support the goals of employment equity. We respect all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.
Reporter-rédacteur(rice) – temporaire, temps plein (contrat de 6 mois)
Halifax, N.-É.
La Presse Canadienne est à la recherche d’un(e) journaliste entreprenant(e) qui veut avoir un impact en couvrant les nouvelles avec rapidité et précision. Basée à Halifax, la personne choisie se joindra à un groupe de journalistes expérimentés dans notre bureau de l’Atlantique pour un contrat de six mois afin de rapporter et réviser des nouvelles de la région. Elle se présentera au travail avec des idées originales de reportage et des façons créatives de les réaliser. Nous recherchons quelqu’un d’autonome qui travaille bien en équipe, qui accepte facilement les instructions et les commentaires et qui respecte toujours les délais serrés.
Responsabilités générales :
Relevant du chef de bureau du Québec/Atlantique, la personne choisie devra :
Remplir diverses affectations, n…
