Weekend Assignment Editor for News & Special Projects

Rogers Sports & Media; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading multimedia company is seeking a Part-time Temporary Assignment Editor in Vancouver, BC. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of editorial experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include supporting news gathering for special projects and coordinating with various teams. This position emphasizes creativity and collaboration, contributing to diverse storytelling in a dynamic newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience working in an editorial capacity in a newsroom.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Inception NRCS an asset but not requirement.

Responsibilities

• Work with producers to assign resources and provide editorial focus.
• Organize and book feeds for news stories.
• Respond to breaking news quickly and accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Education

Degree or diploma in journalism or broadcasting

Tools

Newsroom computer software

Job description

A leading multimedia company is seeking a Part-time Temporary Assignment Editor in Vancouver, BC. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of editorial experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include supporting news gathering for special projects and coordinating with various teams. This position emphasizes creativity and collaboration, contributing to diverse storytelling in a dynamic newsroom environment.