Video journalist

Jeffgaulin; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Castanet News in Kelowna, British Columbia, is hiring a video journalist to shoot, edit and appear on camera in daily news videos and to write stories reflecting life in the Okanagan Valley.

You will work with reporters across Castanet's network, have training available, and the role runs Tuesday to Saturday with an expected start in early November 2026 for an 18-month maternity leave, with potential for permanent placement for a high-performing candidate.

Qualifications

• Find and pitch local stories with emphasis on video.
• Strong on-camera presence and delivery.
• Write in Canadian Press style.
• Must be connected to the Kelowna community and engaged with audiences.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, edit and appear on camera in daily news videos.
• Write stories reflecting life in the Okanagan Valley.
• Coordinate with other reporters in Kelowna and Castanet’s network.

Skills

Video editing

Story pitching

On-camera presence

Community presence

Job description

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.

Video journalist REF#: JG35050 Castanet News
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Posted: September3, 2026
Salary: $45k-$60k

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