Video Journalist, Indigenous (Nation Wide)

at  Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Incorporated

HOME BUREAU BASED

Do you enjoy variety, thinking outside the box and getting creative with your work? Do you value your independence, enjoy meeting new people and are you always out looking for the next best news story and “the shot”? If you said yes, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

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, since you’ll periodically travel to obtain exciting stories;
• Good quality internet access and cell service is a requirement as you will be working from your home bureau;
• A strong spirit of collaboration, dependability, positivity, journalistic integrity and a love what you do attitude.

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.

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