Part-time Journalist, Local Journalism Initiative

Part-time Journalist, Local Journalism Initiative

  • November 29, 2024
  • CHMA Staff

CHMA is very excited to again offer a second journalism position with funding from the Community Radio Fund of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative Program. As a journalist for CHMA, you will work to generate news stories on issues and activities that arise from local institutions and governments within the North Cumberland and Westmorland counties, including issues relating to local governments and institutions, Indigenous groups, climate change, poverty and economic development as well as cultural activities such as art galleries, theatre groups, music festivals and other special interests groups. We’re open to remote/work from home accommodations with interactions and engagement through our Slack group.

This is a part-time position at $24/hr for a 10-15 hour work week. Availability on some evenings/weekends/holidays in coordination with the 2nd journalist is important.

Responsibilities

  • Create original civic journalism and news that meets the diverse needs of the underserved communities of Westmoreland and Cumberland counties, NB & NS.
  • Produce local content/original news articles/programs/interviews each week and compile/write news for reading on-air, contributing to CHMA’s Community News Program. Coverage to include Westmoreland and Cumberland counties. Produced content to be promoted on social media and submitted to the CRFC’s platform frequencynews.ca in a timely manner.
  • Work closely with our reporters to provide continuity of content with flexible hours, coordinating holidays and personal leave times.
  • Attend weekly LJI editorial meetings and report on progress.

Qualifications

~ Have experience in broadcast and/or print journalism;
~ Have a passion for journalism, research, storytelling, language and accurate reporting;
~ Demonstrate expertise in original news-gathering, writing, editing for short-form and long-form reports;
~ Possess strong interviewing skills;
~ Have a distinct clear voice;
~ Possess a broad knowledge of local and regional issues;
~ Demonstrate solid audio production skills (hardware and software).

CHMA is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

This position is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative Program, and CHMA’s Monthly Sustainer Program.

Please send a cover letter, resumé, and the names and contact details of two references directly to the Hiring Committee via email to hr@chmafm.com by Friday, December 6th, 2024.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted, but always feel free to reach out to check in with us.

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