News Director

Castanet Media; Vernon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in Vernon, B.C. is seeking a news director to lead local news coverage. Responsibilities include producing and editing stories that reflect life in the region, managing reporter activities, and coordinating with a network of newsrooms. An understanding of the community and related issues is essential. The role requires flexibility during major news events. Interested candidates should send a resume to the provided email.

Responsibilities

• Lead local news coverage in the North Okanagan.
• Produce and edit written stories reflecting life in B.C. Interior.
• Manage another reporter and coordinate newsroom activities.

Skills

Ability to produce multiple tightly written stories

Knowledge of Canadian Press style

Community connection and knowledge of current issues

Social media and computer savvy

Ability to learn video shooting and editing

Job description

Overview

Castanet has an immediate opening for a news director in the beautiful Okanagan Valley city of Vernon, B.C.

We are seeking an experienced journalist with the ability to lead local news coverage in the North Okanagan.

You will produce and edit written stories that reflect life in the B.C. Interior.

Castanet News is one of the most-read news sites in Western Canada, with an audience of more than 600,000 unique visitors a week and nine million page views.

You will be the face of Castanet in Vernon and will also helm coverage of city council.

Experience in video editing is an asset, but training is provided.

You will manage another reporter in the newsroom and coordinate with the broader Castanet network of seven newsrooms.

Your work week will run Monday to Friday, but flexibility during major news events is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to produce multiple tightly written, informative stories a day.
• Can write and edit to Canadian Press style.
• Connected to the community with a knowledge of current issues and a network of contacts in the B.C. Interior.
• Must be social media and computer savvy.
• Valid driver\'s licence and vehicle.
• Ability to learn video shooting and editing.

If you are interested, send a resume along with a cover note to [e-mail]