Photo jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Company Overview

The Winnipeg Free Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper, committed to delivering trusted news and information to its subscribers. Supported by a strong team of more than 200 employees, we strive for excellence in marketing, communications, and journalism. Our focus is on fostering connection, building trust, and strengthening informed communities through accessible journalism, local storytelling, and meaningful engagement. We believe vibrant communities are built on shared voices, and our work reflects the people, events, and issues that shape everyday life across Manitoba.

Summary

We are seeking a talented Copy Editor to join our dynamic team in Winnipeg. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy and clarity of our content, supporting our mission to inform and engage our readership.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and update content in print and for winnipegfreepress.com and other digital properties (mobile, apps) with text, photos, videos, etc.
• Engage readers through comments, email, social media and other interactive elements.
• Monitor news, wire services and social media for breaking news and top stories.
• Edit stories and write bright, concise and accurate headlines, cutlines, etc.
• Produce compelling story/photograph packages that are forward-looking, analytical and reader friendly.
• Maintain high standards of editing, grammar and spelling; apply Free Press style to copy handled.
• Check questionable story elements with the author or wire service and correct errors.
• Proof-read, correct and update stories and pages as required.
• Be a team player and assist colleagues as required.
• Other general duties, including pagination, as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary journalism accreditation or equivalent daily newspaper experience.
• Must have high level of computer literacy and Internet knowledge.
• Excellent editing and writing skills.
• Experience in daily newspaper editorial operations.
• Working knowledge of various new publishing programs.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to take and follow directions.
• Able to work under deadline pressure.
• Must project a professional public image on behalf of the newspaper.
• Must understand the importance of customer service.

Join our team at Winnipeg Free Press and help shape the future of local journalism. If you are passionate about storytelling and precision, we want to hear from you.

We invite you to submit your resume to the attention of:

Human Resources

resumes@freepress.mb.ca

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $1,076.13-$1,434.87 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• How many years of journalism experience do you have?

Location:

• Winnipeg, MB R2X 3B6 (preferred)

Work Location: In person