General Assignment Reporter – Fort St. John

About the role

Moose Media is seeking a self‑motivated General Assignment Reporter to join its digital newsroom in Fort St. John, British Columbia. You will cover daily news across the Peace River region, co‑host a weekly radio segment, and produce short news updates for both web and air.

Key responsibilities

• Pitch, research, and write four engaging digital news stories per day covering local crime, court cases, press releases, and community events.
• Produce, host, and edit a 10‑15 minute interview for a weekly 20‑30 minute radio show.
• Upload and optimise articles on WordPress, adhering to editorial style and SEO best practices.
• Attend and report on community events, providing live coverage when needed.
• Write and voice short daily radio news updates.
• Participate in occasional weekend on‑call shifts.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in journalism with a portfolio of published work or strong writing samples.
• Excellent writing, interviewing, and fact‑checking abilities.
• Familiarity with Canadian Press style, journalism ethics, and media law.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a small digital newsroom team.
• Valid driver’s licence and knowledge of Fort St. John or Northeast B.C. is a plus.

Required skills

• WordPress or similar content‑management system.

What we offer

• Opportunity to build a robust journalism portfolio.
• Collaborative, community‑focused newsroom environment.
• Competitive salary range of $40,000‑$45,000 per year.