Editor, Special Projects - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Geographic Enterprises

Description

Special Projects Editor (1-year contract, full time)


THE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE PROFILE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with knowledge holders and the Biinaagami team to conceptualize, plan, write, assign and edit stories in a variety of formats for _Canadian Geographic_ magazine, , and the Biinaagami website, with a focus on the environment, people and wildlife of the Great Lakes region
• Write and edit copy for the Biinaagami website
• Assist with the development and scripting of augmented reality experiences for the Biinaagami giant floor map and educational program
• Develop stories and guide video production for six short videos to augment the giant floor map and educational program
• Represent _Canadian Geographic_ and Biinaagami at conferences, stakeholder meetings and other events in addition to creating multimedia content related to these events (i.e. still images, video clips, and/or reported stories)
• Work with _Canadian Geographic_'s social media specialist to populate the social media channels of Biinaagami with fresh, engaging, and inspiring content

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree or diploma in journalism or communications
• Minimum of two years related experience
• Superior editing and writing skills
• Experience building articles and web pages in WordPress
• Experience capturing video and audio content
• Familiarity with various social media platforms
• Multilingual (Anishinaabemowin, Mohawk, English, and/or French) considered an asset

HOW TO APPLY

ABOUT US

At _Canadian Geographic_, our mission is to make this country we now call Canada better known to Canadians and the world.

_
Biinaagami_, a multimedia, change-provoking initiative — rooted in Indigenous knowledges — is intended to engage and activate national and international audiences in understanding the history and future of Great Lakes-St.

Lawrence watershed.

Through ceremony, mapping, inclusive storytelling, augmented reality, experiential learning, community water hubs and ecosystem restoration, Biinaagami aims to rebuild just and healthy relations between wildlife, people and place.

Protecting and restoring the precious ecosystems of the Great Lakes is a shared responsibility and we hope to inspire action.

Job Type:
Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
$60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience telling stories using video, photos or writing?

Experience:

- writing (required)
- interviewing or working with Indigenous people? (preferred)


Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON