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Looking to gain experience in journalism? Ladysmith and Chemainus is just the place for a reporter looking to jumpstart their career with an experienced editor, 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 Ladysmith and Chemainus.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and talents: Superior writing ability and storytelling skills.

Competence in clean, readable, and writerly copy.

Robust understanding of breaking news reporting.

The ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented setting 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 workplace.

This position is supported by a regional editor.

About Ladysmith and Chemainus Located on Central Vancouver Island, Ladysmith and Chemainus boast a wide range of outdoor recreation in a beautiful setting.





Operating out of Ladysmith Press, this is a unique opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Cowichan Valley region, providing comprehensive news coverage across print, web and social media platforms.

Expected earnings: The starting rate for this position is $23.87/hour.

About Black Press Media: Black Press Media, a division of Carpenter Media Group, is a leading local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Washington State, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Over 1,500 talented employees work with us to deliver unique community news and information across a full suite of traditional media channels and digital platforms.

We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results.

Our journalists are among the very best in Canada.

And we invest in those who excel, offering competitive salary, benefits, and pension packages.

Please forward your resume and writing sample to: Andrea Rondeau, Regional Editor and Sean McCue,

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📌 Ladysmith And Chemainus Multimedia Journalist
🏢 Black Press Media
📍 Ladysmith