Video Journalist & Content Creator

Postmedia Network Inc. • Ottawa, ON

66d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

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.

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

• Developing and executing the overall video plan/strategy for the Postmedia Politics Bureau.
• Research topics, write scripts, present your script on camera, and editing 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 on 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 realtime and explainer coverage.
• Collaborating with the National Post on political video content.

What This Job Offers

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