Position: Financial Post Video Journalist/Creator
Position Type: Full Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)
Reports to: Financial Post Editor in Chief
Location: Toronto
Division: Postmedia
The Company:
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.
The Opportunity:
Postmedia is looking for a video journalist and creator to produce and develop video content for our flagship business brand, the Financial Post. This role reports to the Financial Post’s Editor in Chief and works closely with FP's lead video producer
You will work with your colleagues to 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 FP colleagues, you will develop and create video content that supports the Financial Post’s strategic initiatives.
There is an opportunity to work on transformation strategy and video content development. 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.
What you’ll do:
- Research topics, write scripts, present your script on camera, and edit video content.
- Host and conduct video interviews on-site and virtually over webcam.
- Create business-related explainer video content that supports our national explainer and social video strategies.
- Support and produce other strategic Financial Post video initiatives.
Who you are:
- 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 understand social media and video trends and know how to engage audiences on platforms like YouTube, TikTok etc.
- 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.
Any employee, who believes that he/she is qualified, and who has an interest in this career opportunity, should inform his/her Manager of such interest. Internal applicants must include in the subject line of their application “Internal Applicant.”
Compensation:
Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location.
Base Salary: $74,629.58 - $87,459.99
This is a unionized position subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement. The starting salary listed in this job posting is based on the rate outlined in the collective agreement. Offers will be made based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
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.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Skills Required
- Degree in journalism and/or media production
- Understanding of social media and video trends, including YouTube and TikTok
- Video production experience, including camera setup and operation, audio recording, and video editing
- Ability to take a video idea from conception through writing, hosting, camera and microphone operation, and editing
- Data-driven decision-making and ability to drive results
- Collaborative approach and willingness to experiment with new platforms
- Experience as a video creator
What We Do
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company operating in local, regional, and metropolitan markets through print, online, and mobile platforms. It publishes national, metropolitan, community, and specialty newspapers, while managing a broad digital network of news and information websites, mobile products, and online assets. The company also provides distribution and advertising services, connecting audiences and advertisers across Canada for businesses and readers.
