Video Explainer Journalist/Creator

Postmedia Network Inc.

23h • Remote

About The Position

Postmedia is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more than 125 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 journalist and creator to produce and develop video explainer content that supports our national explainer strategy. This role reports to the Director, Video & Audio Strategy as part of our National Strategy Team and works closely with the National video team and our local newsrooms across the country.
You will work with your colleagues to research topics, write scripts, shoot and edit video explainer content. You will use data and story trends to help inform video topics and work with local newsrooms to develop some of their stories and topics into nationally relatable video explainer content.
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.

Requirements

• You have a degree in journalism and/or media production.
• You are passionate about telling engaging visual stories.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a video creator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the National Explainer Editor on topic ideas that could be turned into nationally relevant video explainers to support our national explainer strategy.
• Research topics, write scripts, present your script on camera, and edit video content.
• Work with the National Video Producer on programming this video content for our social video initiatives.
• Be a resource to support the newsrooms on their local video explainer efforts and to develop their explainer ideas into nationally relevant video content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level