Journalist

**Overview**:
Are you a skilled journalist with a knack for captivating online audiences? Boundless Accelerator, a non-profit business accelerator located in Guelph, Ontario, is on the lookout for a full-time journalist to spearhead our website's content strategy. In this dynamic role, you'll be tasked with producing engaging blog posts, thought-provoking articles, and informative documents centered around entrepreneurship in Canada.

**Duties**:
We are seeking a talented Journalist to join our team. As a Journalist, you will play a crucial role in researching, writing, and reporting news stories to inform and engage our audience.
- Brainstorm and research relevant local, national, and international news online, focusing on topics pertinent to entrepreneurship.
- Craft engaging news stories and blog posts for publication on our website and social media channels.
- Review and edit written content for accuracy and clarity.
- Conduct interviews with industry experts and entrepreneurs for research and content creation purposes.
- Fact-check all content to ensure accuracy and credibility.
- Capture video footage and conduct interviews for multimedia content.
- Stay updated on entrepreneurship developments and report on industry trends and innovations.
- Prepare regular feature columns and specialized stories for our newsletter and website.
- Write editorials and commentaries to spark public interest and share the views of Boundless Accelerator on relevant topics.

**Requirements**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research abilities to gather factual information
- Proficiency in proofreading and copy editing
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
- Proficient with standard MS Office programs
- Digital marketing experience
- Experience with a wide range of social media tools, Google Analytics, Zoho, Canva, and similar programs

Note: Boundless Accelerator is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences.

**To be eligible, applicants must**:

- Be between 15 and 30 years old
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a refugee
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/federal legislation.
- And not be receiving Employment Insurance benefits while working.

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $20.90 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON N1G 4P5

Application deadline: 2024-05-03
Expected start date: 2024-05-06