Punjabi Reporter & Translator

About StudioX News Canada

StudioX News Canada is Canada's multilingual digital news network, delivering daily journalism across 34 languages. We are growing our Punjabi edition — one of the most-read language editions on our platform, serving Canada's large Punjabi-speaking community in Brampton, Surrey, Calgary, and beyond.

The Role

We are looking for a fluent Punjabi journalist and translator to write original stories and translate key English articles into Punjabi for our daily edition. You will be one of the first reporters on the team and will have a direct impact on how hundreds of thousands of Punjabi Canadians receive their daily news.

What You Will Do

• Write 2–3 original Punjabi-language news articles per day across our 7 categories
• Translate 3–5 key English articles into Punjabi daily
• Write Punjabi captions for social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
• Manage the StudioX Punjabi WhatsApp community channel
• Source stories from Punjabi community events, organizations, and contacts
• Review Punjabi content for cultural accuracy and community sensitivity
• Attend community events to identify story opportunities

What We Are Looking For

Required:

• Native or near-native fluency in written and spoken Punjabi (Gurmukhi script)
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Strong news writing and storytelling skills in both languages
• Passion for community journalism and serving the Punjabi-Canadian community
• Reliable, deadline-focused work ethic

Preferred

• Journalism training or 1+ year experience in a newsroom or digital media role
• Familiarity with Canadian news and immigration issues
• Social media content creation experience
• WordPress CMS experience

What We Offer

• $40,000–$50,000 CAD per year
• Remote / hybrid — work from anywhere in Canada
• Flexible schedule built around daily publication deadlines
• Professional development support
• A platform to tell stories that matter to your community

How to Apply

Email: careers@studioxnews.ca, hiring@studioxfilmtv.com

Subject: Punjabi Reporter Application — [Your Name]

Include: CV, cover letter, two writing or translation samples (Punjabi and English)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Casual, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Surrey, BC V3W 4G2