[Remote] Video Explainer Journalist/Creator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Postmedia Network Inc. is a Canadian newsmedia company that seeks a Video Explainer Journalist/Creator to produce engaging video content as part of their national explainer strategy. The role involves researching topics, writing scripts, and collaborating with local newsrooms to create nationally relevant video explainers.

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

Skills

• 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 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

Benefits

• 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.

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