Video Journalist & Content Creator

Position: Video Journalist & Content Creator

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Reports to: Politics Bureau

Location: Ottawa, ON

Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more than 110 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.

Postmedia is looking for a video-native journalist and creator to conceive of, host and produce video content that supports our national politics strategy, including video interviews, explainers and news coverage. This role reports to the Postmedia Politics Bureau and works closely with the national video team and the National Post.

You will 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 Bureau colleagues and the National Post you will be responsible for executing the overall video vision and strategy for the Postmedia Politics Bureau.

There is an opportunity to work on transformation strategy, video content development, product ideation, and leadership initiatives. 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.

• Developing and executing the overall video plan/strategy for the Postmedia Politics Bureau.
• Research topics, write scripts, present your script on camera, and edit video content.
• Hosting and conducting video interviews on-site and virtually over webcam.
• Creating video explainer content that supports our national explainer strategy.
• Producing and supporting in-house video/podcast production with the Bureau team.
• Editing video content for the Bureau and the National Post including clips from the House of Commons tied to real-time and explainer coverage.
• Collaborating with the National Post on political video content.

• 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 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.

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

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

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