Aldergrove Star Multimedia Editor/Journalist

Black Press Media; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local news organization is seeking a full-time Multimedia Editor/Journalist to generate engaging content for both digital platforms and print. The successful candidate will cover various community aspects, from news and sports to arts and life, while contributing original story ideas and collaborating with a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefit packages

Opportunity for advancement within the company

Qualifications

• Outstanding writing skills and a clear knowledge of CP Style and grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to cover breaking news in an online environment.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and take direction well.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for writing stories on various community facets.
• Cover news, sports, arts, and life for the newspaper and website.
• Pitch original story ideas on a regular basis.

Skills

Writing skills

Knowledge of CP Style

Photography

Video shooting and editing

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Education

Journalism degree or diploma

Job description

The Aldergrove Star has an opening for a full-time Multimedia Editor/Journalist.

The successful candidate will be joining Black Press Media, a division of Carpenter Media Group, to generate news content for highly competitive and expanding digital platforms, as well as our longstanding print editions.

The Star is driven by a multimedia, digital-first mandate, publishing stories in print and online.

Qualifications

• Outstanding writing skills and a clear knowledge of CP Style and grammar
• Demonstrated ability to cover breaking news in an online environment
• Advanced knowledge of photography and video shooting and editing
• Ability to adhere to deadlines
• Willingness to take direction and constructive criticism well
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Eagerness to pitch original story ideas on a regular basis
• Desire to work as a member of a team and an ability to foster relationships with coworkers and members of the community
  
  

The successful candidate will be responsible for writing stories on all facets of this thriving Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley community, covering everything from news and sports to arts and life for our once-a-week newspaper, including our website.

Applicants must hold a journalism degree or diploma. Videography and editing is an asset.

About Black Press Media

Black Press Media, a division of Carpenter Media Group, is a leading North American local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut. Over 800 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.

We offer competitive salary and benefit packages, as well as the opportunity to advance within the company’s editorial structure.

Expected annual salary including car and cell allowances: $52,000

Those wishing to apply for this position can send their cover letter and resumes to:

Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

Senior Director of Content and Engagement, Carpenter Media Group

[e-mail]

and

Shaulene Walsh

Group Publisher

[e-mail]

Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.