Job Description

General Assignment Reporter

Start Date:

November 17, 2025

Location:

Fort St. John, B.C.

Position Type:

Full-time

Reports To:

News Director

Compensation:

$40,000 to $45,000 per year

About Moose Media

Moose Media is a locally owned and operated media company based in Fort St. John, British Columbia. We serve the Peace River region through trusted local news on Energeticcity.ca, live radio on Moose FM, and digital advertising solutions for businesses across Northeast B.C.

We are proud to be a community-first media organization that values local voices and impactful storytelling. Our team is small but passionate, and we get things done.

About the Role

Energeticcity.ca is seeking a

general assignment reporter

to join our newsroom. This role is ideal for a self-starting journalist who's curious, flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced digital newsroom. You'll be working with a supportive team of five journalists who are dedicated to covering stories that matter to the community.

You will help to cover daily news stories from the communities of Fort St. John and the North Peace. Stories will include local crime, court cases, press releases as assigned and more

.

Key Responsibilities

Pitch, research, and report on local news stories relevant to Fort St. John and the Peace Region. Conduct interviews, verify facts, and write four clean, engaging stories per day for our digital platforms. Upload articles to WordPress, following editorial style guidelines and optimizing the posts for search engines. Attend and cover events. Write and voice short radio news updates as needed. Occasionally participate in weekend on-call shifts.

What We're Looking For

Experience in journalism and a portfolio of published work (or strong writing samples). Excellent writing and interviewing skills. A strong understanding of journalism ethics and media law. Ability to work independently while collaborating with a digital newsroom team. Familiarity with WordPress or similar CMS platforms is an asset. Knowledge of Fort St. John or Northeast B.C. is a bonus. A valid driver's licence is preferred if based locally.

Why Join Us?

This position offers a unique opportunity to build your portfolio, contribute meaningful journalism, and work with a collaborative newsroom that values local reporting. Whether you're looking to return to reporting or sharpen your storytelling chops, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and samples of your work to careers@moosemediafsj.ca or use the form below.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company car Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Experience:

journalism: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person