Comox Valley Record Multimedia Journalist

Looking to gain experience in journalism?  The Comox Valley Record is just the place for a reporter looking to jumpstart their career. We have a busy newsroom and a great island lifestyle.

As a community reporter the successful applicant will get to cover a full range of news, community features, municipal council, culture, and sports that will be published locally across the Comox Valley.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and talents :

• Superior writing ability and storytelling skills.
• Competence in clean, readable, and writerly copy.
• Strong understanding of breaking news reporting.
• The ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment and is keen to learn and develop their skillsets.

The successful candidate must be a team player and have an innovative mindset. They should be able to multitask, write using CP Style under quick deadlines and feel confident in executing meaningful storytelling in a complex digital publishing environment.

This position is supported by a regional editor.

About the Comox Valley

Located on Vancouver Island, the Comox Valley boasts a wide range of outdoor recreation in a beautiful setting. Mt. Washington, the mountain biking trails in Cumberland, multiple beaches and marinas, and a half dozen golf courses are all within easy reach. Operating out of the downtown Courtenay office, this is a unique opportunity to live and work in one of the best regions in Canada, providing comprehensive news coverage across print, web and social media platforms.

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