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100 Mile Free Press
Location: 100 Mile House, British Columbia
Posted: March 17, 2026
Salary: $49,649.60
Description
Black Press Media has an opening for a full-time, permanent multimedia journalist in 100 Mile House, B.C.
The successful candidate will be joining the largest multimedia reporting force in British Columbia. Black Press employs journalists across the province, generating news content for highly competitive and expanding digital platforms, and longstanding print products.
The Cariboo regional news team is driven by a digital-first mandate, which maintains a local focus on news, events, and issues in the communities. This position is based in the 100 Mile House newsroom supported by an editor and a Bureau Chief in an editorial hub that involves 16 community-based publications in the Central Interior 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, as well as a full range of familiarity and talent in providing community news and events coverage.
- 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.
- 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 able to legally work in Canada.
The starting rate for this position is $23.87/hour.
Black Press Media is a leading North American local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Washington State, Alaska, and Hawaii. Over 1,500 talented employees work with us to deliver unique community news and information across a full suite of traditional media channels and digital platforms. We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please forward your cover letter (stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board) and resume to:
Jen Zielinski, Okanagan Bureau Chief
or
Martina Dopf
100 Mile Free Press
1A-250 Birch Ave
100 Mile House
, B.C.
V0K 1J0
, Canada
Tel: (778) 482-8010
E-mail: martina.dopf@100milefreepress.net
Web address: http://www.100milefreepress.net
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