Multimedia Journalist

Postmedia; London; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Postmedia Network Inc. in London, Ontario is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to report, write and shoot photos for digital and print audiences. You’ll develop local story ideas daily, pivot quickly to newsroom priorities, and use social media to surface breaking topics in real time.

We value clear, concise writing under tight deadlines, strong sourcing, and the ability to create multimedia elements that engage readers across platforms. This is a full-time, permanent role starting September 2026.

Qualifications

• Journalism degree or current journalism student; newsroom experience is an asset.
• Ability to write clearly under tight deadlines across breaking news, features and explainers.
• Willingness to work in a daily newsroom with top journalists and show initiative.
• A curious, investigative mindset seeking deeper story angles.
• Ability to explain why and how events happened, with concise storytelling.
• Video or podcast presentation experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Report and write stories for digital and print, including photo shooting when needed.
• Develop local story ideas daily and adapt to newsroom priorities.
• Use social media and digital tools to identify breaking trends in London.
• Cultivate sources to break stories and set the news agenda.
• File video clips for digital platforms and collaborate with digital teams on multimedia content.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Breaking news writing

Multimedia storytelling

Social media proficiency

Source cultivation

Education

Journalism degree or related field

Tools

Video editing

Podcasting

Job description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Position: Multimedia Journalist

Position Type: Full time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Location: London, ON (Remote)

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 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:

Working remotely in London with others in The London Free Press newsroom, you meet the twin demands of speed and quality as a multimedia journalist able to move up a fast learning curve. An enterprising self-starter and team player, you have a sense for stories that resonate with London’s diverse readership. The position requires working to tight deadlines, in clear, concise writing that engages readers, covering a wide range of news, entertainment and other subjects. Critical is the ability to use digital tools to break and develop stories, reflecting readers' real-time interests.

The position begins in September 2026.

Whatyou’lldo:

• Report and write stories – and be able to shoot photos for them – for digital and print audiences, and tailor content to meet those platforms’ varying needs.
• Have and develop local story ideas daily, a job essential along with the flexibility to quickly pivot to other newsroom priorities to meet changing needs.
• Use social media and other digital tools to find out what’s breaking and what Londoners in real time are talking about and which quickly needs our attention.
• Cultivate sources to break stories and help set the news agenda.
• File video clips for digital platforms; work with digital teams to create interactive content and other multimedia elements that both engage and enrich readers.

Who you are:

• A journalism school graduate or candidate from a related field. Newsroom experience is an asset. You must be able to quickly layer and prioritize needs to move up a learning curve.
• Flexible to write effectively in breaking news, features and short form, a job essential, along with non-traditional story formats such as explainers and Q/As.
• Hungry to make the most of a chance to work in a daily newsroom with top-notch journalists and eager to show what you can do to help the room.
• A digger, not satisfied with pat answers; always looking for hidden story angles and with a talent, or developing one, for explanatory journalism.
• A reporter interested not just in what happened or is happening, but also why and how, with the ability to concisely convey that added meaning to readers.
• Experience and strength in video or podcast presentation is an asset.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle are also assets.

Compensation:

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

This is a unionized position subject to the terms and conditions of the collective

agreement. The starting salary listed in this job posting is based on the Year 1 rate outlined

in the collective agreement. Offers will be made based on the candidate's qualifications

and experience

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.