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Multimedia Journalist
@ Gaulin Media
Surrey, British Columbia
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Overview
Black Press Media, operating through the Surrey Now-Leader, is hiring a full-time permanent multimedia journalist in Surrey, B.C., for a digital-first local newsroom, Tuesday to Saturday. The role covers breaking and community news, multimedia content with SEO, and photo and video work. The starting rate is $23.11/hour, plus mileage and benefits, in a union position.
Responsibilities:
- Report and write local news for print and web
- Cover breaking news in an online environment
- Provide community news and events coverage
- Produce photos and video, and edit multimedia content
- Drive website traffic through SEO and audience engagement
Requirements summary:
- Outstanding print and web writing skills, in CP Style
- Demonstrated breaking news coverage experience
- Formal journalism degree or diploma required
- Photography and video shooting and editing experience preferred
- Valid driver's licence, reliable vehicle and smartphone mandatory
- Legally able to work in Canada
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | journalism |
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Gaulin Media
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Job description
Multimedia Journalist REF#: JG35062 Surrey Now-Leader
Location: Surrey, British Columbia
Posted: October 13, 2026
Deadline: November 13, 2026
Salary
Description
Black Press Media has an opening for a full-time, permanent multimedia journalist in Surrey, B.C.
The successful candidate will be joining the largest multimedia reporting force in British Columbia. Black Press employs journalists across the province, generating news content for highly competitive and expanding digital platforms, and longstanding print products.
The Surrey Now-Leader news team is driven by a digital-first mandate, which maintains a local focus on news, events, and issues in the community. This Tuesday-to-Saturday position is based in the Surrey Now-Leader newsroom.
The starting rate for this union position is $23.11/hour, plus mileage and benefits.
Black Press Media is 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
The successful candidate will have:
Applicants must hold a formal journalism degree or diploma. Broadcast training and experience are assets.
A valid driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and a smartphone are mandatory. Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please Forward Your Cover Letter - Stating You Found This Job On Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board - And Resume To
Julie MacLellan, editor
[email protected]
Dal Hothi, publisher
[email protected]
Location: Surrey, British Columbia
Posted: October 13, 2026
Deadline: November 13, 2026
Salary
Description
Black Press Media has an opening for a full-time, permanent multimedia journalist in Surrey, B.C.
The successful candidate will be joining the largest multimedia reporting force in British Columbia. Black Press employs journalists across the province, generating news content for highly competitive and expanding digital platforms, and longstanding print products.
The Surrey Now-Leader news team is driven by a digital-first mandate, which maintains a local focus on news, events, and issues in the community. This Tuesday-to-Saturday position is based in the Surrey Now-Leader newsroom.
The starting rate for this union position is $23.11/hour, plus mileage and benefits.
Black Press Media is 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
The successful candidate will have:
- Outstanding writing skills for print and web.
- A demonstrated ability in covering breaking news in an online environment.
- Experience providing community news and events coverage.
- Excellent skills in driving website traffic and audience engagement through superior multimedia news content generation, including SEO strategies.
- Advanced knowledge of photography is preferred, along with video shooting and editing experience.
- The ability to adhere to deadlines and take direction while contributing original story ideas.
- The ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment with an eagerness to learn and develop their skillsets.
- An understanding of and connection to the issues facing the residents of Surrey’s diverse and rapidly growing communities is a distinct asset.
- Knowledge of Punjabi or Hindi is an asset.
Applicants must hold a formal journalism degree or diploma. Broadcast training and experience are assets.
A valid driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and a smartphone are mandatory. Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please Forward Your Cover Letter - Stating You Found This Job On Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board - And Resume To
Julie MacLellan, editor
[email protected]
Dal Hothi, publisher
[email protected]
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