Reporter-Editor Job Fredericton area,New Brunswick Canada,Creative Arts/Media

Position: Reporter-Editor, Full-time

Reporter-Editor, Full-time, CP Atlantic bureau (Internal/External)

Location:

Fredericton

Description of Role

Are you a creative self-starter full of ideas? Able to juggle breaking news with longer pieces that delve into meaning and implication?

The successful applicant will work as a correspondent covering breaking news and features in the Fredericton bureau of The Canadian Press. The Fredericton correspondent is responsible for covering news of national importance in New Brunswick and They may also be required to report on issues in other Atlantic Canada provinces.

We are looking for an excellent writer who can break news, help set the agenda, define trends and see the big picture.

The ideal candidate also has impeccable journalistic judgment and the ability to report with speed and accuracy.

Candidates who are bilingual in both English and French would be strongly considered for this position.

Experience in producing audio and video clips would also be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Write, edit and gather multimedia content for CP’s various services (print, digital, broadcast and video)

Report breaking news with speed and rock-solid accuracy

Monitor news outlets, social media and other sources to stay on top of news across Atlantic Canada, with a particular focus on New Brunswick and

Aggressively uncover news from a variety of sources in government, courts, the business community and civil society.

Skills and Experience

Required:

At least five years' experience in a newsroom

Experience using different platforms, relying heavily on video, multimedia and broadcast

Strong news judgment and commitment to accuracy and fairness

Must be a self-starter who can work both independently and within a team

Ability to both report and edit independently

Ability to work under tight deadline pressures

Exceptional ability to track down information by phone

Excellent oral and written communication skills

A track record of featuring a diversity of voices in reporting

Proven ability to use social media as an effective newsgathering tool

Some shift work and occasional travel required

Ability to conduct interviews, follow conversations and read in French would be considered a strong asset

This position reports to the Quebec-Atlantic bureau chief at The Canadian Press.

If you are interested and meet the qualification requirements, please apply by Jan 9, 2026, and include the following:

A cover letter that explains why you believe you are the best person for the job

Your resumé

Up to five samples of your work in news

The Canadian Press is an equal-opportunity employer, supports the goals of employment equity and believes that everyone should be able to contribute to the company's success in accordance with his or her abilities. We especially welcome applications from women, Aboriginal persons, members of visible minorities and persons with a disability. If you are feeling excited about this posting but not sure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are eager to meet candidate who believe in our mission and teamwork, not just those who check all the boxes.

Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

The Canadian Press is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment and support the goals of employment equity. We respect all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.

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Reporter-rédacteur(trice), plein temps, bureau de l’Atlantique de la PC (interne/externe)

Lieu de travail :
Fredericton

Description de tâche

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La personne retenue travaillera principalement à la couverture des nouvelles de dernière heure et à la rédaction de documentaires au bureau de Fredericton de La Presse Canadienne.

Elle sera chargée de la couverture des actualités d’importance nationale au Nouveau-Brunswick et dans l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Elle pourrait aussi être affectée à des reportages ailleurs dans les…


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