Journalist - Part-Time

Upfeat Media, Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking media company in Canada is looking for a part-time journalist passionate about local journalism. In this role, you'll utilize AI tools to write engaging community stories, research local issues, and provide insightful reporting while working flexibly. Ideal candidates have journalism experience and a strong interest in leveraging AI to enhance news reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact across 140+ communities.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Training on advanced AI tools

Impactful community contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism, writing, editorial, or content creation.
• Passion for local news and community issues.
• Comfort with advanced AI tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Write weekly stories about developments in Canadian communities.
• Utilize AI tools for research and content creation.
• Conduct interviews and gather quotes.
• Stay informed on community and regional news.
• Collaborate with the editorial team for consistent content.

Skills

Journalism experience

Editorial skills

Writing proficiency

Use of AI tools

Community storytelling

Job description

About Us

Upfeat is an applied AI lab working on helping people with everyday financial needs. We build AI solutions to improve the financial livelihood of people from all walks of life.

We’ve built an open, collaborative, remote-first environment and we love to learn and experiment with new ideas and technologies. We’re proud to appear in the Globe and Mail Report on Business of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. In addition to , being ranked in the Deloitte™ Technology Fast 50 program, and recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™.

Role Overview

We are accelerating local journalism using a hybrid human-plus-AI model to cover over 140 communities across Canada. If you care about local issues and love leveraging AI to work smarter, not harder, this role is an excellent fit.

We are hiring a part-time journalist who can deliver high-quality reporting in fewer hours by using AI tools strategically. You’ll be responsible for sourcing stories, researching local issues, and publishing engaging community-focused content each week.

This role is ideal for someone who already uses AI daily and wants to apply those skills to a meaningful purpose.

What You’ll Do

• Write weekly stories that highlight important developments in Canadian communities

• Use AI tools for research assistance, workflow automation, and rapid content creation

• Conduct interviews and gather quotes as needed

• Stay on top of community discussions, municipal notices, and regional news

• Collaborate with the editorial team to maintain consistent output and coverage

• Experiment with advanced AI tools and share insights to improve our newsroom

What You Bring

• Journalism, writing, editorial or content creation experience (professional, academic, or freelance)

• Demonstrated passion for local news, civic engagement, and community storytelling

• Comfort using AI tools as part of your workflow — the more advanced, the better

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

• Strong writing, editing, and fact‑checking skills

• Reliable weekly availability (20 hours)

Why Join Us

• Work flexibly while contributing to impactful community journalism

• Use and learn advanced AI tools daily

• Help build a scalable, modern newsroom model
  Be part of an ambitious initiative to provide meaningful coverage to 140+ communities across the country

We are living and thriving on diversity at Upfeat! We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.