Social Media Squad Employer Black Press Location Okanagan BC Sector Internet and Ecommerce Function Customer Service Contract Type Permanent Hours Part Time Social Media Squad (Okanagan)The Black Press Media team in Okanagan is looking for its next Social Media star. Black Press Media is Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers and websites in B.C., Alberta and the U.S. The job is part-time, based in the Vernon area, working with Black Press media in that region and reporting to the Okanagan Digital Editor. A vehicle and valid B.C. driver’s license is required.

Key tasks: Cover after-hours and weekend events via social media on behalf of Black Press media in Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and surrounding areas. Drive citizen engagement through posts, videos, photos, and interviews on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Black Press TV. Social media coverage will complement reporters’ stories about events.

Qualifications: Working toward or have completed a journalism or related diploma Key skills include creativity, organization, communication, and filing to deadline. Demonstrated excellence in social media, photography, and video shooting and editing Those interested should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing and photo samples

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Email to: okanagan@bpdigital.ca