Video Journalist - Global News Okanagan

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Division: Global News Okanagan

Work Status: Temporary contract (12 Months)

Location: Kelowna, BC (Onsite)

About the role:

Global Okanagan is seeking a temporary full-time contract Video Journalist position based in Kelowna B.C. to join their team. Reporting to the News Manager, the successful candidate would be responsible for gathering and delivering news primarily for TV, but also for web when needed. This role involves working a variety of shifts including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is Group 5 position under the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by:
The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions, but does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to this position:

• Generate and craft original stories daily, including breaking news
• Demonstrate strong editorial, visual and communications skills
• Responsible to work on Global Okanagan news, both on-air and online
• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong proficiency in story judgment, writing, shooting and editing
• Present live on a variety of platforms, including on-air, webcam
• Display highly developed production values and present yourself effectively live and on tape
• Other duties as required

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in journalism, broadcasting or a related field.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role, on-air experience preferred.
• Television news reporting with ENG experience, including use of a variety of video devices.
• Experience in digital journalism, including working with content management systems, online photo and video editing, mobile reporting and producing.
• Strong leadership, with a high degree of initiative.
• News judgment and writing abilities.
• Proven track record in original story generation and gathering.
• Penchant for probative investigative reporting.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience working in an online environment.
• Willingness to travel, work weekends, evenings and statutory holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Application Deadline: April 29, 2024

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