Financial Post Video Journalist/Creator

Postmedia; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Postmedia in Toronto is seeking a Financial Post Video Journalist/Creator to produce and develop video content for our flagship business brand, the Financial Post. You will research topics, write scripts, and shoot and edit videos, working with FP colleagues on strategies and storytelling.

You will host and conduct video interviews on-site and virtually, create explainers, and help drive data-informed topics while contributing to transformation and experimentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism and/or media production.
• Experience as a video creator is a plus.
• Understanding of social media and video trends.

Responsibilities

• Research topics, write scripts, present on camera, and edit video content.
• Host and conduct video interviews on-site and virtually.
• Create business-related explainers that support strategies.
• Support and produce other FP video initiatives.

Skills

Video journalism

Video production

Editing (Final Cut Pro)

Social media fluency

Education

Bachelor's in journalism

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Position:

Financial Post Video Journalist/Creator

Position Type:

Full Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Reports to:

Financial Post Editor in Chief

Location:

Toronto

Division:

Postmedia

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia co mpany representing more than 1 10 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:

Postmedia is looking for a video journalist and creator to produce and develop video content for our flagship business brand, the Financial Post. This role reports to the Financial Post’s Editor in Chief and works closely with FP's lead video producer

You will work with your colleagues to research topics, write scripts, and shoot and edit video content. You will use data and story trends to help inform video topics. Collaborating with your FP colleagues, you will develop and create video content that supports the Financial Post’s strategic initiatives.

There is an opportunity to work on transformation strategy and video content development. There is a strong learning culture within our organization, and this candidate will also play a key role in implementing change and supporting an environment of experimentation.

What you’ll do:

• Research topics, write scripts, present your script on camera, and edit video content.
• Host and conduct vi d e o interviews on-site and v ir t u a lly over webca m.
• Creat e business- related explainer video content that supports our national explainer and social video strategies.
• Support and produce o other strategic Financial Post video initiatives.

Who you are:

• You have a degree in journalism and/or media production.
• You are passionate about telling engaging visual stories. Experience as a video creator is a plus!
• You understand social media and video trends and know how to engage audiences on platforms like YouTube, TikTok etc.
• You have experience in video production including camera set up & operation, audio recording and video editing (Final Cut Pro or similar).
• You thrive on data driven decision making and driving results.
• You are comfortable taking a video idea from conception to a final product (writing, hosting, camera and mic operation, editing)
• You are a collaborative teammate who is not afraid of trying new things and experimenting with new platforms.

Compensation:

Employment offerspresented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location.

Base Salary: $74,629.58 - $87,459.99

This is a unionized position subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement. The starting salary listed in this job posting is based on the rate outlined in the collective agreement. Offers will be made based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.