Journalist

Cabin Radio; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a dynamic newsroom in Yellowknife! Join a growing independent broadcaster known for high-quality journalism and engaging content. This role focuses on fast-paced news reporting and the chance to delve into investigative pieces, contributing to the local community's understanding of critical issues. With a supportive work environment, four weeks of paid vacation, and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for passionate reporters eager to make a difference. Don't miss your chance to be part of a team that values innovation and community service.

Benefits

Four weeks paid vacation

Flexible working

Benefits

Paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Confidence to write clear and engaging news articles.
• Ability to handle fast-turnaround reporting and longer-form journalism.

Responsibilities

• Report on the NWT's Dehcho region and housing crisis.
• Contribute to both written and broadcast journalism.

Skills

Journalistic Writing

Investigative Journalism

News Reporting

Copywriting

Education

Degree in Journalism

Relevant Experience

Job description

Cabin Radio is hiring a reporter based in our Yellowknife newsroom for three months (June 1 to August 31, 2025) to provide summer cover.

Your reporting will be primarily written – for the Cabin Radio website and the Local Journalism Initiative, meaning your work will be distributed to the Canadian Press wire – with opportunities for broadcast journalism.

This position requires the confidence to quickly write clear, concise, and engaging copy and take on a wide range of fast-turnaround news reporting. There is also room to pursue some longer-form investigative journalism.

Your focus will be on the NWT's Dehcho region and the territory's attempts to lift itself out of a housing crisis, alongside civics reporting for many of the NWT's 33 communities.

You'll help to power a small newsroom that has built a reputation for robust, high-quality, and engaging journalism. Cabin Radio won the Canadian Association of Journalists' national Daily Excellence award in 2024, having been shortlisted for the same award a year earlier, and is again shortlisted in 2025's Online Media category.

Position Details

1. Location: Cabin Radio's Yellowknife studios
2. Salary: $60,000 per annum pro-rated

About Cabin Radio

Cabin Radio is a growing, independent northern broadcaster, entirely owned and operated in Yellowknife, NWT. Our small team produces high-quality journalism and authentically northern audio and video entertainment.

We welcome applications from all candidates with appropriate qualifications, regardless of their background or circumstances. Cabin Radio's recruitment is governed by our hiring policy and human resources policy, which set out our commitment to fair and equitable hiring.

Candidates in northern communities, who may not have had access to the education and training opportunities necessary to secure appropriate professional qualifications, are welcome to apply for all roles. These applications will be considered on their own merits. Candidates without recognized qualifications should set out efforts they have made to develop relevant skills.

Cabin Radio strives to offer a supportive and welcoming work environment. Our priority is ensuring the mental and physical well-being of our staff.

We take pride in the service we provide for Northwest Territories residents, and we expect our employees to work hard; in return, our employees should expect us to support them, offer regular opportunities for meaningful training and development, and take reasonable steps to accommodate their needs as individuals.

We offer four weeks' paid vacation, benefits, flexible working, all statutory holidays, and a bonus fifth week of paid leave between Christmas and New Year each winter.

We're an exciting and innovative place to work. We look forward to your application.