Financial Post Video Journalist/Creator

Postmedia Network

$74K — $87K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in journalism and/or media production required
  • Experience as a video creator is a plus
  • Strong understanding of social media video trends
  • Proficient in video production skills including camera operation and editing software (e.g., Final Cut Pro)
  • Comfortable developing video content from concept to final product
  • Strong data-driven approach to decision making and audience engagement
  • Collaborative spirit with a willingness to experiment.

Responsibilities

  • Research and script video topics, present scripts on camera, and edit content
  • Conduct video interviews both on-site and via webcam
  • Create business-related explainer videos that align with national strategies
  • Support production of strategic video initiatives for the Financial Post
  • Collaborate with team members to drive content innovation
  • Use data trends to shape video content topics and approaches
  • Contribute to the implementation of transformation strategies within the team.

Benefits

  • Working in a supportive and collaborative culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning
  • Participation in a dynamic video content environment
  • Involvement in transformation strategy and content experimentation
  • Unionized position with collective agreement terms.
Full Job Description
Position: Financial Post Video Journalist/Creator

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Reports to: Financial Post Editor in Chief

Location: Toronto

Division: Postmedia

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.

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