Multimedia Editor (BB-E4BD0)
Found in: Neuvoo CA
Description:
The Yukon News is seeking a full-time, permanent Multimedia Editor.
Based in Whitehorse, The Yukon News is a twice-weekly community newspaper and online platform known for producing enterprising and award-winning journalism.
The successful candidate will have extensive newsroom experience and a record of producing excellent journalism. You must possess outstanding leadership and communication skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to manage and work under pressure in a deadline-driven, open-concept newsroom of five.
Reporting to the publisher, the successful applicant will be a dynamic, outgoing individual who will guide the reporting staff in producing high-quality work on a range of news across all platforms, including print and digital media. The editor is responsible for a wide range of writing assignments, photography, video, social media engagement and comment moderation, and print page planning.
We’re looking for someone who is able to write fearless editorials about political controversies and tough social issues. An understanding of the issues affecting Yukon and Canada’s North would be an asset.
The successful candidate will:
The Yukon News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private community news media company with extensive digital and newspaper properties throughout Canada and the United States. We offer an excellent package including salary and benefits.
The deadline to apply is March 12, 2021. Interested applicants should email a resume, writing samples and cover letter to:
Stephanie Newsome
Publisher, Yukon News
Please cc:
Andrew Holota
Editorial Director, Black Press Media
aholota@blackpress.ca
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