| Multimedia Journalist |
REF#: JG31297 |
Black Press Media
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Posted: March 12, 2021
Deadline: April 30, 2021
Salary:
Description
Multimedia Journalist – Kelowna
Black Press Media has an opening for a full-time, permanent multimedia journalist in Kelowna.
The successful candidate will be joining the largest multimedia reporting force in British Columbia. Black Press employs 150 journalists in the province, generating news content for highly competitive and expanding digital platforms, and longstanding print products.
The Okanagan regional news team is driven by a digital-first mandate, which maintains a local focus on news, events and issues in the city. This is an entry-level position, working out of the Kelowna newsroom with three reporters, an editor and a bureau chief in an editorial hub that involves seven community-based publications in the Okanagan region.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have: - Outstanding writing skills for print and web.
- A demonstrated ability in covering breaking news in an online environment.
- Excellent skills in driving website traffic and audience engagement through superior multimedia news content generation, including SEO and UGC strategies.
- Advanced knowledge of photography, and video shooting and editing. Regular video production is a must.
- The ability to adhere to deadlines and take direction while contributing original story ideas.
- Knowledge of iMovie and Canadian Press style.
The successful candidate must be able to multitask and execute in a complex digital and print publishing environment.
Applicants must hold formal journalism degrees or diplomas, and broadcast training and experience are distinct assets.
A valid driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and a smartphone are mandatory. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or hold permanent resident status.
Black Press is Canada’s largest private community news media company with extensive digital and newspaper properties throughout B.C., Alberta, the Yukon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.
We offer competitive salary and benefits packages.
Please forward your cover letter stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Board and resume to:
Jen Zielinski Okanagan Bureau Chief
please cc
Andrew Holota Editorial Director Black Press Media
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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