Digital Journalist

Steinbachonline; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

EAP

Paid leave

Birthday off

Job summary

Golden West Broadcasting in Winnipeg is seeking a curious, community-minded Digital Journalist to tell the stories of Winnipeg and the people who make it thrive, focusing on local businesses and positive community developments. You will produce timely digital content, write news stories, prepare photo galleries, and edit videos while cultivating relationships with local stakeholders and sources.

A background in news reporting and strong communication skills are essential; experience with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in news reporting.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and familiarity with the Canadian Press Guide.
• Experience with WideOrbit, Burli, photography, and/or videography is an asset.
• Willing to cover stories outside of business hours.
• Eager to engage with the community.
• Curious and eager to learn new things.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Gather local stories: listen for questions, find leads, interview sources, and verify information.
• Craft digital content: write news stories, prepare photo galleries, and edit videos.
• Cultivate relationships with local stakeholders and news sources.

Skills

Digital journalism

News reporting

Communication skills

Canadian Press style

Driver's license

Multimedia storytelling

Tools

WideOrbit

Burli

Photography

Videography

Job description

At Golden West Broadcasting, we've been telling local stories for over 65 years through trusted radio and digital platforms across Western Canada. Together with Homefield, we're finding new ways to help local businesses grow through effective advertising, marketing, and organizational development. We exist to make communities better- and that mission drives everything we do.

Job Overview

We are seeking a curious, community-minded Digital Journalist to tell the stories of Winnipeg and the people who make it thrive. The successful candidate will produce timely, engaging digital content with a particular focus on local businesses, inspiring individuals and positive developments across the city.

The Role

• Gathering local stories: You will listen for the questions people are asking. Then you will find leads, interview sources, and verify information along the way.
• Crafting content: You will write digital news stories, prepare photo galleries, and edit videos.
• Cultivating local relationships: You will develop relationships with local stakeholders and news sources.

The Ideal Candidate

• You have proven experience in news reporting.
• You have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and are familiar with the Canadian Press Guide.
• Experience with WideOrbit, Burli, photography, and/or videography are an asset.
• You are dedicated to your craft. You aren't afraid to cover stories outside of business hours.
• You are eager to engage with the community.
• You are curious and like to learn new things.
• You have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Why Join Golden West?

• A fast-moving, people-first team that prioritizes innovation and agility
• Deep commitment to community involvement and giving back
• A workplace focused on your growth, with programs like career mapping, regular coaching, employee recognition, and ongoing professional development
• Extended health and disability benefits, matched pension plan, and Employee Assistance Plan, paid vacation and sick days - and your birthday off!

Don't meet every requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. Golden West is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.