About The Narwhal
The Narwhal is an award-winning online magazine that publishes in-depth and investigative journalism about the natural world in Canada.
Think of us as part newsroom, part non-profit and part startup. As a non-profit, reader-funded news organization, our goal isn’t to sell advertising or to please corporate bigwigs — it’s to bring evidence-based news and analysis to the surface for our readers. We’re part of a revolution in public-interest journalism that is reinvigorating the relationship between readers and the journalists who work on their behalf — and we want you to join us.
The storytellers in any society hold tremendous power. At The Narwhal, we recognize that this power represents both a privilege and a responsibility and we aim to use this power for the public good. The Narwhal is working to build an inclusive and equitable team that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from communities traditionally underrepresented in this field.
About the role
Location: Remote across Canada; we have offices in Victoria, Vancouver and Toronto
Hours: Flexible, 37.5 hours/week
Salary: $60,000-$71,666 FTE
Type: Full-time, one-year contract
Deadline: Oct. 20, 2024
We are seeking a creative and skilled Video Producer to join our team. In this role, you’ll bring our stories to life through compelling video content that amplifies our in-depth and investigative journalism and engages a growing audience in our work. Working closely with the audience and editorial teams, you’ll lead video production efforts from start to finish, creating content that resonates with viewers across digital platforms.
As The Narwhal’s Video Producer, you’ll also help shape The Narwhal’s overall video strategy, working alongside the Director of Audience to expand our video presence and meet key goals. This is a chance to bring your creative vision to The Narwhal’s award-winning journalism, all while helping us broaden the reach and impact of our stories.
Responsibilities
- Produce, write, shoot and edit high-quality video content to enhance storytelling.
- Collaborate with the editorial team to translate complex stories into visually compelling and accessible videos.
- Shape and execute The Narwhal’s video strategy by contributing to new formats and ideas to expand our presence on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and our website.
- Experiment with various styles — from social videos to explainers — to connect with diverse audiences and increase engagement with our content.
- Work with the audience team to optimize video for different platforms, ensuring proper formatting, captioning and maximizing reach.
- Help set and achieve video production goals, including increasing views, follows and time spent on content.
- Maintain high production standards for video, sound and lighting while balancing budget and resource limitations.
- Collaborate with the audience team to explore video strategies, contribute to A/B testing and help convert viewers into members or donors.
- Stay updated on digital video and audience engagement trends, bringing fresh ideas to enhance The Narwhal’s video efforts.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in video production, including concept development, script writing, shooting, editing and post-production.
- Proficiency with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, with knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Logic Pro and Media Encoder or similar tools.
- Strong storytelling skills; able to translate complex topics into engaging video content.
- Experience producing video for various platforms, including TikTok, YouTube and websites.
- Familiarity with best practices in video optimization for social platforms (e.g., video length, aspect ratios, captions, titles).
- A creative mindset, eager to experiment with different video formats and storytelling approaches.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to ensure videos meet technical and creative standards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams to bring ideas to life.
- Commitment to inclusive storytelling that reflects diverse perspectives and voices.
Nice to have
- Experience with environmental or investigative journalism.
- Experience and comfort being on camera and doing voice overs.
- Knowledge of social media video trends and strategies for increasing engagement.
- An interest in working with data to optimize video performance (e.g., tracking views, audience retention, engagement).
We offer the following benefits
- Group health, vision and dental benefits and a health spending account after three months
- A flexible workplace with a vibrant, collaborative culture
- Work-from-home stipend or an opportunity to work from a shared office
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP contributions after three months
- 20 vacation days per year, plus your birthday off
- 10 personal days per year
- Organization-wide holiday shutdown in December
- Professional development opportunities
Benefits are subject to change at any time at the discretion of The Narwhal.
When it comes to compensation, research shows wide disparities in how candidates negotiate, which is partially responsible for wage gaps between groups of people. At The Narwhal we have a transparent and competitive salary grid for our entire team. We developed this approach because we wanted to remove the guesswork around compensation and put everyone on an equal footing. The salary range you see posted is based on our grid and applies equally to everyone, ensuring fairness and transparency across the board.
How to apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé and links to three samples of work by Oct. 20, 2024, via this link in BambooHR. Please include your full name in the file name of any attachments you submit. In your cover letter please tell us why specifically you want to work at The Narwhal and what from your previous experience makes you a good fit for this role.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Narwhal is working to build an inclusive and equitable team that reflects the communities we serve. People who identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+, and people from low-income backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Disability-related accommodations are available for candidates taking part in our hiring process. We will ask candidates selected for an interview about any accessibility needs ahead of the scheduled interview.
What to expect
- Selected candidates will be invited to a first-round interview by the end of October. Following that, there will be a paid assignment, and selected candidates will be invited to a second interview
- Candidates will meet a mix of team members during the interview process
- The hiring committee will consist of two to three interviewers in each session
- All interviews will be conducted online via Zoom
- The ideal start date for this position is Jan. 13, 2024
