Job Board for Vulnerable Youth
Journalist
Posted on March 19, 2025
by Yukon News
200-3106 3RD Ave, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5G1
Job Sector:
Media & Publishing
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 207
Duration: 4 calendar days (3 business days)
Last Updated: 4 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/yukon/whitehorse/986008106/journalist/
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