About Us
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 DeloitteTM Technology Fast 50 program, and recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM.
Role Overview
We are accelerating local journalism using a hybrid human-plus-AI model to cover communities across Australia. 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 remote 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 Australian 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
* Journalism, writing, editorial or content creation experience (professional, academic, or freelance)
* Demonstrated passion for local news, civic engagement, and community storytelling
* Comfort using AI tools as part of your workflow — the more advanced, the better
* Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
* Strong writing, editing, and fact-checking skills
* Reliable weekly availability (20 hours)
Why Join Us
* Work flexibly while contributing to impactful community journalism
* Use and learn advanced AI tools daily
* Help build a scalable, modern newsroom model. Be part of an ambitious initiative to provide meaningful coverage to communities across the country
We are living and thriving on diversity at Upfeat! We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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