Journalist

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 399109429
  • Posted Date: Mar 19, 2025
  • Closing Date: May 3, 2025
  • Company: Yukon News
  • Category: Media & Publishing
  • Business Location:200-3106 3RD Ave, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5G1
  • Total Views: 200
  • Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
  • Last Updated: 4 hours ago
  • Job URL: https://tribaljobs.ca/jobs/399109429/yukon/whitehorse/journalist/
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Job Details

  • Experience: 1 month - 7 months
  • Opening Positions: 1
  • Remuneration: $23.00 per hour / 40 hours per week
  • Commencement Date: As soon as possible
  • Education: Bachelor's degree

Job Description

Tasks

  • Collect information through interview, investigation and observation
  • Gather the information for the interviews
  • Interview the individuals
  • Receive, analyze and verify copy for accuracy
  • Write critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience
  • Write editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station
  • Write news stories for publication and broadcast

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Word
  • Adobe Photoshop

Technical or specialized writing

  • Editorial
  • Headlines or captions

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Own transportation
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting
  • Large workload
  • Large caseload

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits