Job Board

The Uniter is seeking an individual who is passionate about our city, our communities and the many people who are working to make Winnipeg a better place to live.

The successful candidate will possess strong writing and interviewing skills as well as demonstrating a critical eye for news content.

Duties:

– Work closely with the city editor

– Pitch and write two 500-word news stories per week

– Pitch and write one 1500-word cover feature per semester

– Work with the visual team to arrange for corresponding visual content

– Work well under deadlines.

– Attend weekly pitch meetings, monthly section meetings and professional development workshops

– Review and follow all relevant policies and guides including Canadian Press style, the Canadian Association of Journalists ethics guidelines, the Uniter style guide and Uniter editorial policies.

Relationship to colleagues:

– Reports to the city editor

– Collaborates with managing editor, copy and style editor, illustrator and photo team

– Applicants should have a flexible schedule and be available for pitch meetings during the regular publishing/academic year (late August to December/January to early April)

This position is expected to take approximately 10 hours a week and pays $170/week. The city reporter will begin their term in late August.

Please submit a resume, cover letter and two writing samples (maximum length for each: one page, single-spaced) to businessmgr@uniter.ca, with “City reporter” in the subject line, by noon on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.