Ever thought about launching your own YouTube channel but never had the time?
Are you chronically online referencing TikToks your friends don't know?
Are you an oversharer and a yapper?
If so this could be the perfect role for you.
We are looking for a video news journalist responsible for identifying, writing, and filming captivating news and pop culture stories daily. You will be the face of our YouTube channel, filming high-quality videos in an engaging and timely manner. This is the perfect role for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who's highly driven and wants to change the way people stay informed about the world around them.
Deliverables:
Strategize a unique storytelling approach including, tone, language, slang, and references.Identify and research trending daily stories that will resonate with our community.Craft the story narrative in an educational and captivating structure.Present the story in an entertaining, engaging way.Work unsupervised throughout the day to solve problems and deliver to a high level. Skills:
Experience presenting stories to camera with an energetic and entertaining on-screen presence.Excellent research and writing skills.Preference is given to those with a journalism or writing degree.Ability to work hard in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight daily deadlines. Role logistics:
This position is for a full-time independent contractor.The role is remote and can be for anyone based anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.The individual must have access to a quiet space to film.The team are based in Europe in the opposite timezone. Please send over the below to [email protected].
Email title: YouTube Video Journalist Applicant - (Name)Write a short paragraph explaining why you're the right fit for this role.Articles/stories you've written.Videos where you've told a story if any. Role stages:
Task 1: Write a story about a trending topic you're interested in.Task 2: Film a video of you presenting your written story.Interview.Potential Second interview. We encourage you to show your personality throughout all stages of the role application process.
About us: We are a UK-based, next-generation news media company changing the way people stay up to date with the people and topics they care about. We have a community of over 1 million followers across Snapchat and reach over 20 million people every month. We are starting our expansion across YouTube and are looking for a face for our channel.