Job Description

Position Title:

FreelanceVideo Journalist

Reporting to:

Rod Kurtz, News Director and Kalyn Steele, Director of Production

Location:

Medicine Hat, Alberta and surrounding communities

Compensation:

Starting at $250 per week, based on available current news stories

Miracle Channel is home to Bridge City News, and we're looking for a freelance video journalist who would primarily cover stories from Medicine Hat & the surrounding towns. The successful candidate will take on assignments for the day to support the overall content needs of Bridge City News and its social media strategy. This includes, but is not limited to: writing, shooting & editing individual stories, segments for exclusive online release, supplemental coverage for our Lethbridge video journalists, and featured investigative segments that highlight something that directly affects southern Albertans.

Freelance Video Journalist Contributions:

Minimum of twice weekly contributions with the opportunity for additional contributions based on quality of stories that present themselves.

Some flexibility is required.

Some travel might be required.

Requirements:

Valid Driver's License in good standing

Above average communication & language skills

Own your own video journalist gear

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Experience in media, journalism or a broadcast/new media college level program that is directly applicable to this job.

Ability to process large amounts of information in a fast-paced environment and produce quality content in an efficient manner.

Highly organized with attention to detail

Ability to meet aggressive deadlines as assigned.

Intermediate or higher understanding of post-production tools such as Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop.

Knowledge of, and experience with social media distribution & back-end workings to optimize workflow will benefit this candidate greatly.

Excellence in professionalism in the office, in studio, and out in community while on assignment.

Interest in newsgathering and strong written copy are a must.

Basic production experience: lighting, camera operation and/or audio technician would be an asset.

About our Organization:

The Miracle Channel is a non-profit organization that has been committed to broadcasting faith-based programming across Canada since 1996. Miracle Channel offers a variety of productions and series, including news and news commentary of current affairs. All team members should be comfortable working in a faith-based environment that respects one another's beliefs and worldviews.

The primary focus of Bridge City News is to report the news of what is happening in Southern Alberta & around the world to those in our local market. We want to tell your stories from your perspective while maintaining integrity & balance in our journalism as we seek to give Western Canada a voice.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio to jobs@miraclechannel.ca to the attention of:

Rod Kurtz, News Director

Bridge City News/Miracle Channel

#10 - 450 31st Street North

Lethbridge AB, T1H 3Z3

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: From $250.00 per week

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 2025-10-17
Expected start date: 2025-11-03