About Rebel News
Rebel News Network is the largest online news network in Canada. Since its launch in 2015 Rebel News has been dedicated to telling the other side of the story, and challenging the narrative of the mainstream media.
Rebel News is different because our supporters participate in shaping everything we do, through a mix of online engagement, commenting, advocacy, and events. We don’t just report the news — we participate in it.
Pre and Post-Production Content Manager
We are seeking a candidate to work out of our Toronto office as our new pre and post-production content manager. The role requires managing and assigning work to our editors and journalists. The pre and post-production content manager will serve as the lead point of contact between upper management and the content team.
The ideal candidate would have a strong knowledge of Canadian and American politics, media, and conservative world views.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite – Premier Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop
- Familiarity with TriCaster is an asset
- Familiarity with Monday.com is an asset
Responsibilities
- Work with travelling journalists to make sure editors receive all video and audio files
- Assigning videos and shows for editing
- Follow all pitch and script emails, and update the daily planner accordingly
- Coordinate cameraman availability for on-the-street filming
- Coordinate translation needs
- Vet rough cuts of videos for accuracy, length, cuts required
- Approve social media memes in collaboration with the managing editor
- Coordinate thumbnail and graphics workload throughout the day
- Assign weekend work as required
- Add reporter and story assignments to staff calendar
- Help journalists develop ideas for reports
- Manage reporter trips closely so that they stay on track and produce the required video reports (scene setter, issues, findings, closing.)
Qualifications
- 2+ years of work in media or politics
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- 2+ years of management experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings
- Experience working in a highly political environment is an asset
- Experience working in media and cataloging digital media is an asset
- Familiarity with TriCaster is an asset
- Demonstrated flexibility with work assignments – working quickly, efficiently, establishing priorities, and working effectively under pressure to meet tight and shifting priorities and timelines
Job type
Full-time.
Salary
Compensation commensurate with experience.