We thank all candidates for their interest. The application period for this job post is now closed. The successful candidate has been notified.
Ku’ku’kwes News is partnering with Journalists for Human Rights to offer a fellowship position for reporters who identify as members of a First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit community, Black and/or other racialized community. This is an exciting opportunity for a BIPOC youth to gain valuable experience as a multimedia journalist. Ku’ku’kwes News is the only independently-owned news website that exclusively covers Indigenous news in Atlantic Canada.
POSITION: Journalism fellow
POSITION TYPE: Temporary part-time, contract ASAP – January 17, 2025
LOCATION: Remote in Canada, must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador residents preferred.
SALARY: $25.25/hr, minimum 15 hours per week
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Researching, pitching and covering original news stories
- Covering assigned news stories
- Producing digital journalistic content (written content, photos and video)
- Editing material for use on digital platforms (website, social media)
- On occasion, editing stories written by colleagues.
The fellows will report directly to Maureen Googoo, owner/editor of Ku’ku’kwes News and will benefit from her mentorship and guidance as a veteran journalist and entrepreneur.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
These are some criteria that will be considered to result in a successful application.
Experience
- A university degree or equivalent in journalism with proven experience in writing news for a digital publication (degree can be in progress)
- Experience in gathering digital news content (photos, audio and videos) for publication
- Previous experience in working in Indigenous communities and/or Indigenous organizations
Skills
- A self-starter who is confident in working remotely and independently
- Excellent written, photography and video skills
- Editing and preparing written content, photos and video for publication
- A keen interest and curiosity in Indigenous news
- Strong ability to articulate and explain issues relevant to Indigenous communities
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of digital news technology
- A valid driver’s licence
Contact:
Maureen Googoo
Owner/Editor
Ku’ku’kwes News, Independent Indigenous News in Atlantic Canada
Email: [email protected]