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Yukon News
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Posted: January 17, 2026
Salary: $24-$26 per hour
Description
Yukon News, an award-winning leader in Northern journalism, is seeking a versatile and driven multimedia journalist to join our newsroom. We are looking for a storyteller who is ready for an adventure. Based in Whitehorse, you will cover the full spectrum of life in the North, from breaking news, crime, and politics to arts, culture, and inspiring community features. No two days are the same in this role. You will produce content for yukon-news.com, and our print edition.
The Role - General Assignment Reporting: will be a jack-of-all-trades, capable of switching gears instantly between a hard news couYou rt case and a profile on a local artist.
- Digital First: You understand that news happens in real-time. You will file stories for the web first and drive engagement through social media.
- Visual Storytelling: You are as comfortable with a camera as you are with a notepad, producing high-quality photography and video to accompany your reporting.
Your Responsibilities - News Gathering: Generate original story ideas, cultivate sources, and analyze complex information to produce accurate, balanced reports.
- Multimedia Coverage: Attend press conferences, community events, and breaking news scenes to capture photos, video, and interviews.
- Digital First: File stories and visual assets on tight deadlines for digital platforms, including live-posting to social media during breaking news.
- Editorial Excellence: Produce clean copy adhering to Canadian Press style, conducting rigorous fact-checking and research.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the editorial team to strategize on daily news coverage and long-term features.
Yukon News is part of Black Press Media, a leading North American 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.
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience in a newsroom environment with a portfolio demonstrating strong writing and photography skills is preferred.
- Education: A degree or diploma in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred.
- Skills: Proficiency with digital publishing tools, and photography equipment.
- Adaptability: Willingness to work evenings and weekends as news demands. Knowledge of the North and local Yukon concerns is a significant asset.
- Mobility: A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the territory if required.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please email your résumé, cover letter (stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board) and a selection of clippings/portfolio links to:
Kevin Ceniza
Yukon News (Black Press Media)
E-mail: kevin.ceniza@yukon-news.com
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