Journalist (Part Time)

Upfeat is an applied AI lab working on helping people with everyday financial needs. We build AI solutions to improve the financial livelihood of people from all walks of life.

We’ve built an open, collaborative, remote‑first environment and we love to learn and experiment with new ideas and technologies. We’re proud to appear in the Globe and Mail Report on Business of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. In addition to, being ranked in the Deloitte™ Technology Fast 50 program, and recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™.

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and reliable individual to join our team as Field Data Collector(s). In this role, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of grocery shopping by gathering accurate and valuable data from major grocery stores in your neighbourhood. This data will help us optimize shopping experiences and support the development of cutting‑edge retail solutions.

Role Overview

We are accelerating local journalism using a hybrid human‑plus‑AI model to cover over 140 communities across Canada. If you care about local issues and love leveraging AI to work smarter, not harder, this role is an excellent fit.

We are hiring a Part‑Time Journalist who can deliver high‑quality reporting in fewer hours by using AI tools strategically. You’ll be responsible for sourcing stories, researching local issues, and publishing engaging community‑focused content each week.

This role is ideal for someone who already uses AI daily and wants to apply those skills to a meaningful purpose.

What You’ll Do

• Write weekly stories that highlight important developments in Canadian communities
• Use AI tools for research assistance, workflow automation, and rapid content creation
• Conduct interviews and gather quotes as needed
• Stay on top of community discussions, municipal notices, and regional news
• Collaborate with the editorial team to maintain consistent output and coverage
• Experiment with advanced AI tools and share insights to improve our newsroom

What You Bring

Why Join Us

We are living and thriving on diversity at Upfeat! We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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