Position: Digital Writer and Reporter, Bell Media

Location: CTV News Vancouver, British Columbia

Hours of work: 40 hours per week working Saturdays and Sundays.

Role:

CTV News Vancouver is seeking a full-time, highly creative Digital Writer and Reporter to join our dynamic team located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The successful applicant must have experience in writing, editing and content creation and must be able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom that covers breaking news. 

Responsibilities:

• Write and edit editorial for the CTV News Vancouver website
• Adapt TV stories for print, cover breaking stories as they happen and pitch original story ideas
• Package and publish content to the site with Google optimization and SEO keywords
• Provide peer copy editing for fellow web reporters
• Post stories to multiple social media streams (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and send email news alerts
• Create and manage digital video content and livestreams, including auto-play videos for social media
• Moderate public comments on Facebook and Twitter

Critical competencies:

• Relevant web-based news editing and reporting experience
• Experience working with online publishing programs, graphics software (Photoshop)
• Proficiency with social media apps and understanding of social trends
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong grasp of CP Style
• Keen ability to think visually and apply graphic design elements to storytelling
• Exceptional team player

Preferred competencies:

• Degree in journalism
• Demonstrated knowledge of news and current affairs
• Ability to maintain creativity and handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure and deadline-driven environment
• Focus on accuracy
• Enthusiasm for new technology and storytelling techniques
• Proven awareness of emerging mobile news standards

Bilingualism is an asset (English and French); adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.