Video journalist

Gaulin Media; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Castanet Media in Kelowna, BC seeks a video journalist to shoot, edit, and appear on camera for daily news videos, and write stories reflecting life in the Okanagan Valley.

You will work with Castanet’s network of reporters across six newsrooms; training for video editing is provided. This 18‑month maternity leave role may become permanent for high performers, with start date in early November 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to find and pitch local stories, with emphasis on video.
• Strong on camera presence and read.
• Can write in the Canadian Press style.
• Connected to the community.
• Must be social media and computer savvy.
• Valid driver's licence and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, edit and appear on camera in daily news videos and write stories reflecting life in the Okanagan Valley.
• Coordinate with other reporters in Kelowna and Castanet’s broader network of six newsrooms.
• Work week from Tuesday to Saturday.
• Position to fill 18‑month maternity leave, with potential for permanent role.
• Expected start date in early November 2026.

Skills

On-camera presence

Video editing

Story pitching

Social media savvy

Canadian Press style writing

Community connected

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Video journalist REF#: JG35050 Castanet News

Location: Kelowna, British Columbia

Posted: September 3, 2026

Salary: $45k-$60k

Description

Castanet has an opening for a video journalist in Kelowna, B.C.

You will shoot, edit and appear on camera in daily news videos and write stories that reflect life in the Okanagan Valley.

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

You will be one of the public faces of Castanet in Kelowna through your video coverage. Experience in video editing is an asset, but training is provided.

You will work in coordination with other reporters in Kelowna and Castanet’s broader network of six newsrooms.

Your work week will run Tuesday to Saturday. This position is to fill an 18-month maternity leave, but the door is open for a permanent position for a high-performing candidate.

This position has an expected start date of early November 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to find and pitch local stories, with an emphasis on video
• Strong on camera presence and read
• Can write in the Canadian Press style.
• Connected to the community
• Must be social media and computer savvy
• Valid driver's licence and vehicle

Colin Dacre

Castanet Media

455 Lawrence Avenue

Kelowna , BC

V1Y 6L6 , Canada

Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web address: http://castanet.net