Description:
The web content editor is a journalist who specializes in using video and other digital media to cover news stories. The perfect candidate will have a strong background in journalism, excellent writing skills and the ability to quickly learn new programs and processes. Within the span of a normal work day, the web content editor can expect to respond to breaking news and events and publish content to social media. We’re looking for a dynamic candidate who can go with the flow, adapt to ever-changing situations and work with the team to provide the best experience to our viewers.
Responsibilities
- Clip, package and publish news content for digital platforms
- Repurpose existing video content digital and various social media platforms
- Develop and deliver visual elements based on leading industry best practices
- Ensure all digital content meets the highest journalistic standards and adheres to Bell Media standards
Qualifications
- Newsroom experience is essential
- Proficient in After Effects
- Proficient in Photoshop
- Proficient in video editing
- Superb attention to detail, flexible, and adaptable
- Degree, diploma or certificate in journalism
- Exceptionally organized, self-motivated and creative
- Possess exceptional and proven visual storytelling skills
- Experience publishing content using a CMS (Content management system)
- Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain creativity in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment
- Knowledge of news management system, preferably iNews
- Strong writing and copy editing skills
- Proficient in Canadian Press style
- Ability to identify and master social media trends
- Ability to make independent editorial decisions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well individually and/or in a team
- Strategic knowledge of Canadian and world news
- Background in graphic design or multimedia production