Online Reporter Correspondent (1-year term)

Online Reporter Correspondent (1-year term) REF#: JG35002 APTN

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Posted: June 30, 2026

Deadline: July 13, 2026

Salary: As per CBA- CMG

Description

We want you to bring your voice, your ideas, and your ambition to chase the truth telling stories that matter and connecting with audiences everywhere. If you’re driven by curiosity and grounded in credibility, this is your opportunity to make a real impact through journalism. From pitching original story ideas and covering breaking news to developing multi-platform content and supporting Nation to Nation, you’ll help shape meaningful conversations and deliver impactful reporting across platforms. If you’re ready to grow, collaborate, and contribute to journalism that makes a difference, we want you to apply.

Highlights Of This Opportunity

• Be part of one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and the team behind the 2026 Canadian Screen Award-winning Best National Newscast;
• Assisting Nation to Nation;
• Initiate, research, and pitch original story ideas on a daily basis;
• Write and develop approved stories for multi-platform use, ensuring accuracy and editorial quality;
• Cover breaking news by evaluating leads, interviewing sources, and assessing relevance for target audiences;
• Prepare scripts and story packages, including recommending visuals and collaborating with the team to finalize content.

Qualifications

Your accomplishments and experience include:

• A degree/diploma in journalism or related field with proven experience related to journalism;
• Knowledge of content management systems, Canadian Press News Style, writing headlines and copy editing (web team);
• A strong ability to articulate and effectively communicate issues relevant to Indigenous communities;
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of broadcast technology.

Here’s What We Can Offer You

As a Top 100 Employer in Canada, we prioritize our people! Enjoy a fun, flexible team vibe plus a solid rewards package: Company paid full health & dental coverage, virtual health, mental health supports, an employee/family assistance program, a 35-hour week, and training support to help you grow. We're here to help you thrive; now and in the future.

Your new opportunity awaits; come and see what makes us one of Canada’s top employers!

Please apply before Monday, July 13, 2026.

As a national Indigenous media organization, APTN is committed to fostering cultural diversity and Indigenous representation within our workforce. We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-identify, in support of our ongoing efforts to reflect and serve the communities we represent. Please note that proof of Indigenous ancestry may be required. We recognize that colonial impacts may prevent access to formal documentation, and we are committed to working respectfully with all applicants to support alternative forms of verification where appropriate.

Interested candidates should apply online here, stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board.

If you have questions about this opportunity, please reach out to:

Tamara Laurin

APTN

339 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg , MB

R3B 2C3 , Canada

Tel: (204) 792-1131

E-mail: tlaurin@aptn.ca