Video Journalist

The CKPG Newsroom, in Pattison Media’s, Prince George division, is looking to hire a multi-talented individual who can contribute to our radio and television stations and community portal CKPGToday.ca.

The ideal candidate is a skilled television presenter with excellent writing skills and a proven ability to identify and develop stories. We are searching for an individual who can produce their stories with creativity and professionalism. Your strong social media skills will be relied upon to develop and build our online presence.

As a CKPG Video Journalist, you will be required to arrange and conduct interviews, produce daily news items under a deadline and present them to our audience. You will also have the opportunity to develop more in-depth features on a wide range of subjects. You will need to work well individually and as a member of our experienced news team. While your primary role will be in television, you will also be expected to support our radio and online operations. The successful candidate will work Wednesday through Sunday.

Qualifications:

• A broadcast school diploma or appropriate experience.
• Excellent research, writing and presentation skills.
• Strong social media skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and on your own.
• Ability to deal with tight deadlines.
• A driver’s license (abstract required for interview).
• Shooting and editing (Adobe Premiere preferred) are a requirement for this position.
• Experience with both Radio and Television News would be an asset.

We provide excellent wages and a great benefits package. Northern British Columbia offers a wide variety of activities for anyone who loves the great outdoors. Prince George is a city of about 80,000. It features all of the conveniences of a big city, without the big city inconveniences. For more information visit https://moveupprincegeorge.ca.

Interested applicants, please send your resume, samples of your work and a completed copy of the Pattison Media New Applicant Self ID form by November 22, 2024 , to:

Greg Fry
News Director
[email protected]

Pattison Media is committed to our social responsibility of equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age, religion, expression, marital status, or other non-job-related criteria. We encourage members of all designated groups to identify themselves using our self identification form, as doing so will help us correct under-representation of those individuals in our company.