Journalist

Postmedia; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian news media company is seeking a Journalist to work remotely from Saskatoon. The ideal candidate will be a digital-first journalist capable of quickly writing engaging content. Responsibilities include using social media for breaking news, cultivating sources, and developing enterprise story ideas. This role requires strong writing skills and the ability to identify news trends, catering to a diverse readership. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Qualifications

• Capable of writing clean copy quickly.
• Flexibility to write various story formats.
• Drive and curiosity to dig deep for answers.

Responsibilities

• Use social media and tools to find breaking news.
• Develop ideas for enterprise stories.
• Cultivate sources to break stories.

Skills

Digital-first journalism

Strong writing ability

Ability to break news

Identifying trends

Explanatory journalism

Job description

Posted Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Position: Journalist

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Location: Remote in Saskatoon, SK

The company

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 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 offer 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

Working remotely in Saskatoon with others in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix virtual newsroom, the ideal candidate is an enterprising self-starter and team player with a sense for stories that resonate with Saskatoon’s diverse readership. The candidate should be able to cultivate sources and break news on tight deadlines, while writing in a way that is clear, concise and engaging.

What you’ll do

• Use social media and other digital tools to find out what’s breaking and what Saskatchewan people in real time are talking about and which quickly needs our attention.
• Initiating and developing ideas for enterprise stories and projects.
• Cultivating sources and establishing expertise to break stories and set the news agenda.

Who you are

• A digital-first journalist, capable of writing clean copy quickly.
• A strong writer, with the flexibility to write breaking news, compelling features and short form along with non-traditional story formats such as explainers and Q/As
• Have the drive and curiosity to dig deep and get answers.
• You need an ability to identify trends and drivers behind the news that allows you to explain why and how, as well as what is happening.
• A talent for explanatory journalism.

Compensation:

Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location.

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.