Video Journalist (Iqaluit)

Ready to make headlines up North and experience the adventure of a lifetime! If you’re passionate about storytelling and craving the thrill of Northern life, apply now. We’ve got your back with some relocation funds, a Northern allowance, and housing subsidy to help with those Northern living costs. So, pack your bags and get ready for an exciting new chapter!

Highlights of this opportunity:

• 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;
• Allow your creativity and professionalism to shine by showcasing 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.

Your accomplishments and experience include:

• 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.

Still Thinking? Here’s What We’re Offering to help get you there:

• Temporary (min. 1-year) or Permanent — Your choice!
• Relocation Assistance to help you get there;
• Northern & Housing Allowance provided to help with the cost of living up North ($21,948.75 – $33,480.75 annually) Amount depends on dependents;
• Salary: $63,954.60 – $87,163.56 depending on experience.

This is your chance to live the adventure, build your career, and get paid well while doing it.

Apply now and let’s make some news together: Click here to join our team today.

A little bit about us:

APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, 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 lumi.