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Peggy Holman

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Apr 29, 2013, 1:43:26 PM4/29/13
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Hi all,

I recently spent time with Peter Pula, Axiom News Founder and CEO.  Appreciative Inquiry, a practice that also informs Journalism That Matters, is at the heart of Axiom's approach to reporting.  They call it generative journalism because they follow the energy of what's working.  And that tends to generate productive outcomes.

They have a fascinating business model, doing stories for clients to fund their journalism.  

Anyway, i just received an announcement that they're looking for a reporter in Vancouver:
(also below)

Peggy



New Media Team Member REF#: JG1000
Axiom News
Location: Peterborough, Ontario
Posted: April 23, 2013
Deadline: May 2, 2013
Salary: $38,000 to $60,000

Description

AxiomNews.ca is seeking new media journalists, editors, social media advocates, and video news producers. We have immediate generative journalist positions available in our Peterborough, Ontario and Vancouver, BC offices. We are seeking journalists who would like to contribute to a new narrative of social and economic transition. While on our team you will have the opportunity to explore an approach grounded in Asset Based Community Development, Appreciative Inquiry, and Gifts and Possibilities. For the right person there may be a position available for providing content editing, inquiry and analysis design, customer relations and project management. There are also emerging opportunities for video news producers to join our team.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in journalism preferred. French or another second language would be considered an asset. Two years experience in a news making environment. Demonstrated interest in community development, social enterprise, education, cooperatives, social finance, inclusion, economics. Portfolio of written or produced journalistic work. Training in Asset Based Community Development, Appreciative Inquiry, or experience with the work of Peter Block also considered to be assets.

Please include your resume, some samples of your work, and a cover letter stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board and answering the following questions:

  • Why is it important for you to explore this relationship?
  • What commitment or belief do you hold that is important for you to honour in your next workplace?
  • What is the crossroads at which you find yourself professionally?
  • If you were to join the Axiom News team, what is the best thing that could happen?

 We will be reviewing correspondence on May 2, 2013.



Peter Pula
Axiom News
294 Rink Street, Suite 201
Peterborough , ON
K9J 2K3 , Canada
Tel: (705) 741-4421
Fax: (705) 741-6055


E-mail: pe...@axiomnews.ca
Web address: http://www.axiomnews.ca
 



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