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About the Role

Join one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and a winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best National Newscast. This role involves covering issues facing Indigenous communities, pitching and developing stories for multi-platform use, and editing content for broadcast. You will use HD technology and remote transmission equipment, and may represent APTN in public forums. The position offers the opportunity to work independently, shooting, writing, and editing your own stories.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage of issues facing Indigenous communities locally, nationally and worldwide
Cover daily news events, pitch original story ideas for APTN National News and Current Affairs
Develop stories for multi-platform use including evaluating leads/tips, interviewing sources as assigned or necessary
Complete rough and final edits, outputs the final product
Coordinate and feeds edited and raw material
Use HD technology and remote transmission equipment to feed quality stories to the desk in Winnipeg
Work closely with Broadcast Technologists on technical, maintenance and repair issues, and may perform preventive and minor equipment maintenance
Showcase original story ideas that will be viewed on multiple platforms
May represent APTN on-air and/or in public forums
Excel and thrive working independently while you get to shoot, write and edit your own stories

Requirements

A degree/diploma in journalism or related field with proven experience related to journalism
Hands on experience with news line-up script software, broadcast HD cameras and AVID editing
A sensitivity and understanding of culture and issues relevant to Indigenous communities
Strong computer skills and knowledge of broadcast technology
A valid driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract
A strong spirit of collaboration, dependability, positivity and a love what you do attitude

Skills

Journalism
News line-up script software
Broadcast HD cameras
AVID editing
Computer skills
Broadcast technology
Storytelling

Location

Northern Canada

Work Type

Temporary (min. 1-year)
Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

Depending on experience

Education Level

Degree/diploma in journalism or related field

Salary/Compensations

$63,954.60 – $87,163.56
$22,480.50 - $34,305.00 annually (Northern & Housing Allowance)

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Northern Allowance
Housing Subsidy
Company paid full health & dental coverage
Virtual health
Mental health supports
Employer-matched pension plan
Employee/family assistance program
35-hour week
Training support

About the Company

APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world.
The network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island and beyond.
A respected non-profit and charitable broadcaster, APTN shares authentic stories in English, French and a variety of Indigenous languages with nearly 10 million Canadian households.
APTN proudly features over 80% Canadian content and inspires audiences via multiple platforms, including its Indigenous-focused streaming service, APTN +.
As a Top 100 employer in Canada, we prioritize our people!
Enjoy a fun, flexible team vibe plus a solid rewards package.
We're here to help you thrive, both now and in the future!

Equal Opportunity

As a national Indigenous media organization, APTN is committed to fostering cultural diversity and Indigenous representation within our workforce.
We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-identify, in support of our ongoing efforts to reflect and serve the communities we represent.
Please note that proof of Indigenous ancestry may be required.
We recognize that colonial impacts may prevent access to formal documentation, and we are committed to working respectfully with all applicants to support alternative forms of verification where appropriate.