Video Journalist (Iqaluit)

Ready to make headlines up North and experience the adventure of a lifetime! If you’re passionate about storytelling and craving the thrill of Northern life, apply now. We’ve got your back with some relocation funds, a Northern allowance, and housing subsidy to help with those Northern living costs. So, pack your bags and get ready for an exciting new chapter!

Highlights of this opportunity:

• Build your career with one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and the 2026 Canadian Screen Award winner for Best National Newscast;
• Provide coverage of issues facing Indigenous communities locally, nationally and worldwide;
• Cover daily news events, pitch original story ideas for APTN National News and Current Affairs;
• Develop stories for multi-platform use including evaluating leads/tips, interviewing sources as assigned or necessary.
• Complete rough and final edits, outputs the final product; Coordinate and feeds edited and raw material;
• Use HD technology and remote transmission equipment to feed quality stories to the desk in Winnipeg;
• Work closely with Broadcast Technologists on technical, maintenance and repair issues, and may perform preventive and minor equipment maintenance;
• Allow your creativity and professionalism to shine by showcasing original story ideas that will be viewed on multiple platforms;
• May represent APTN on-air and/or in public forums;
• Excel and thrive working independently while you get to shoot, write and edit your own stories

Your accomplishments and experience include:

• A degree/diploma in journalism or related field with proven experience related to journalism;
• Hands on experience with news line-up script software, broadcast HD cameras and AVID editing;
• A sensitivity and understanding of culture and issues relevant to Indigenous communities;
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of broadcast technology;
• A valid driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract;
• A strong spirit of collaboration, dependability, positivity and a love what you do attitude.

Still Thinking? Here’s What We’re Offering to help get you there:

• Temporary (min. 1-year) or Permanent — Your choice!
• Relocation Assistance to help you get there;
• Northern & Housing Allowance provided to help with the cost of living up North ($22,480.50 - $34,305.00 annually) Amount depends on dependents;
• Salary: $63,954.60 – $87,163.56 depending on experience.

This is your chance to live the adventure, build your career, and get paid well while doing it.

Apply now and let’s make some news together!

A little bit about us:

APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island and beyond. A respected non-profit and charitable broadcaster, APTN shares authentic stories in English, French and a variety of Indigenous languages with nearly 10 million Canadian households. APTN proudly features over 80% Canadian content and inspires audiences via multiple platforms, including its Indigenous-focused streaming service, APTN +.

Here’s what we can offer you:

As a Top 100 employer in Canada, we prioritize our people! Enjoy a fun, flexible team vibe plus a solid rewards package: company paid full health & dental coverage, virtual health, mental health supports, an employer-matched pension plan, and an employee/family assistance program. We also offer a 35-hour week, and training support to help you grow. We're here to help you thrive, both now and in the future!

As a national Indigenous media organization, APTN is committed to fostering cultural diversity and Indigenous representation within our workforce. We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-identify, in support of our ongoing efforts to reflect and serve the communities we represent. Please note that proof of Indigenous ancestry may be required. We recognize that colonial impacts may prevent access to formal documentation, and we are committed to working respectfully with all applicants to support alternative forms of verification where appropriate.