Multimedia Journalist

Position: Multimedia Journalist

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Kingston, ON (Hybrid)

Division: Kingston Whig-Standard

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 125 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 Kingston Whig-Standard is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who can deliver well-crafted news and feature stories and take photographs and occasionally, video. The Whig-Standard 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 Kingston 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.

Who you are:

• Candidates should have a journalism degree or diploma.
• 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.