Multimedia Journalist

Postmedia Solutions

. Report on news and current events in Cape Breton, focusing on the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and surrounding communities .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$40,319 - CA$60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multimedia journalism and digital platforms, with a strong ability to report on news and current events specific to Cape Breton. Capable of producing engaging content tailored for print, web, and mobile audiences while meeting tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multimedia JournalismData JournalismInvestigative ReportingDigital Platforms FluencyContent Creation

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Hard Skills

News ReportingFeature WritingExplanatory WritingStory DevelopmentVideo FilmingInteractive Graphics CreationDatabase ManagementDeadline ManagementSource CultivationEnterprise Story Ideas

Soft Skills

Independent WorkDecision MakingCollaborationAdaptabilityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Digital PlatformsSocial MediaMultimedia ElementsInteractive MapsSearchable Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

Cape Breton Regional MunicipalityNews OrganizationCurrent EventsInvestigative ProjectsAudience Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report on news and current events in Cape Breton, focusing on the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and surrounding communities
Break news and write longer news features and explanatory pieces
Report and write stories with a CBRM focus for print, web, and mobile audiences
Tailor content to the varying needs of print, web, and mobile platforms
Initiate and develop ideas for enterprise stories and investigative projects
Cultivate sources and establish expertise to break stories and set the news agenda
File video clips for digital platforms
Work with digital teams to create interactive maps and graphics, searchable databases, and other multimedia elements
File stories for multiple platforms, often on tight deadlines
Experiment with new ways to tell stories and engage readers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience at a news organization
Fluency in digital platforms, multimedia journalism and social media
Ability to work quickly and independently, meet multiple deadlines, and make efficient decisions
Familiarity with data journalism and investigative reporting an asset
Strong understanding of issues, industries and attributes unique to Cape Breton
Ability to work remotely as part of a newsroom team
Valid driver’s licence and vehicle
Cover letter, résumé, three samples of published work if any, and at least two signed references

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, permanent employment
Unionized position subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement