BIPOC Youth Journalism Fellow Kukukwes News
BIPOC Youth Journalism Fellow Kukukwes News
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Job Description
POSITION: Journalism fellow
POSITION TYPE: Temporary parttime 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
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Ongoing until position is filled
The job
Kukukwes News is partnering with Journalists for Human Rights to offer a fellowship position for reporters who identify as members of a First Nations Mtis 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. Kukukwes News is the only independentlyowned news website that exclusively covers Indigenous news in Atlantic Canada.
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 Kukukwes News and will benefit from her mentorship and guidance as a veteran journalist and entrepreneur.
Please complete the application form at this link.
If you do not have a Gmail account email to make other arrangements.
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 selfstarter 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 drivers licence
Contact:
Maureen Googoo
Owner/Editor
Kukukwes News Independent Indigenous News in Atlantic Canada
Email:
Employment Type
Full-Time
