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Nanaimo News Bulletin
Location: Nanaiom, British Columbia
Posted: December 20, 2025
Salary: $60,000 per year
Description
Are you a passionate journalist ready to lead impactful storytelling in one of B.C.’s most dynamic and fast-growing regions? We’re looking for an experienced newsroom leader to shape the news agenda across the Nanaimo area — communities rich with stories that matter.
As editor of Nanaimo News Bulletin, you’ll guide a team of dedicated reporters in delivering timely, hyperlocal journalism that connects readers to the issues, people and events shaping their lives. This is a unique opportunity to influence how news is told in a region where local journalism truly makes a difference — every single day.
About Nanaimo: Located on the east side of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a vibrant urban centre and one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Surrounded by the Salish Sea and Gulf Islands, lakes, and mountains, the region offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban energy. Perks of living in Nanaimo include: scenic beaches and boating opportunities, golf courses, shopping conveniences, top-rated hiking and biking trails, and a thriving food, arts and culture scene that draws visitors and locals alike year-round.
About Black Press Media: A division of Carpenter Media Group, Black Press Media is a leading local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results.
Qualifications
- Excellent news judgment and experience in digital-first community news reporting.
- Ability to analyze audience data and apply insights to guide story selection and team assignments.
- Strong editing skills paired with a collaborative, respectful feedback style.
- Clear understanding of the evolving media landscape and digital best practices.
- Sharp critical thinking and sound editorial decision-making.
- A passion for mentoring journalists and an eagerness to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Black Press Media places key importance on maintaining timely, accurate, and engaging digital coverage, while also elevating the impact of print storytelling. Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and motivate reporters across multiple communities are essential.
- Applicants must hold formal journalism degrees or diplomas, with demonstrated experience as an editor in a digital newsroom.
- Experience in broadcast or multimedia journalism is a distinct asset.
- Applicants must be able to legally work in Canada and hold a valid driver’s licence.
- A reliable vehicle and smartphone are required.
Our journalists are among the very best in Canada, and we invest in those who excel, offering competitive salary, benefits, and pension packages. Application will be accepted until the position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please forward your resume and writing sample - along with a cover letter stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board - to:
Sean McCue, publisher
Nanaimo News Bulletin
E-mail: sean.mccue@nanaimobulletin.com
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