K'en T'em Limited Partnership

Reporter – Indigenous & Community Storytelling

Job Title: Reporter – Indigenous & Community Storytelling
Reports to: Editor
Term: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $41,860 - $48,000 annually
Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found
Closing Date: March 13th, 2026

K’en T’em Limited Partnership (KTLP) is a for-profit corporation committed to providing the Nlaka’pamux people of the eight Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly (CNA) Participating Bands with the resources that will help them efficiently create, manage and operate business opportunities. We are leaders at putting cross-cultural values at the forefront of our business while prioritizing simple, efficient, integrative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.

The Merritt Herald, an award-winning community newspaper, is seeking a Reporter to join our newsroom as part of our Changing the Narrative initiative. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about writing, storytelling, and community journalism, particularly from an Indigenous perspective. While a journalism degree is an asset, we also welcome applicants who may be a “diamond in the rough” – someone with strong writing ability, curiosity, lived experience, and a desire to learn the newspaper industry.

Please note that this role is contingent upon successful funding application.

Primary Duties

• Research, write, and photograph news and feature stories for print and digital platforms,
• Cover local events, people, and issues that matter to the community,
• Conduct interviews and build respectful relationships with sources,
• Attend public meetings, community events, and other assignments as required,
• Contribute to the fair, accurate, and respectful inclusion of Indigenous and nłeʔképmx voices and stories, in collaboration with K’en T’em Limited Partnership, and
• Meet weekly deadlines while managing multiple assignments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong writing and communication skills,
• A passion for storytelling and community-focused journalism,
• Interest in or lived experience with Indigenous communities and perspectives,
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn journalism fundamentals, and
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Experience and Requirements

• Post secondary in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is an asset, but not required,
• Previous writing or reporting experience (community work, blogging, creative writing, media, etc.),
• Photography or multimedia skills, and
• A valid BC driver’s license and willingness to travel within the community to cover stories, is required.

Work Environment

• Schedule: Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break, fluctuating when needed to cover events and breaking news. On average, 35 hours per week,
• Overtime: All daily overtime over 8 hours will be banked at 1.5x, all hours over 12 will be banked at 2x,
• Reporting Office Location: Office work will be conducted from the Merritt Herald office at 1951Garcia St, Merritt BC,
• Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation (10 working days), accrued at 0.84 per month,
• Winter Break: 2 weeks paid (max 10 working days),
• Benefits: 50% benefit premiums paid by employer,
• Pension: Pension matching (percentage increasing with years of service), and
• Personal and Professional Development: As part of total compensation, we supply full-time permanent employees with the means to advance their skills and education, and
• Car and Cell Phone Allowance.

We will provide training and professional development to support the right candidate. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and believe you would be of value to our organization, then we want to hear from you!

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K’en T’em Limited Partnership is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. This position is open to all candidates who meet the qualifications. In alignment with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code; A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified nłeʔkepmx candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. K’en T’em Limited Partnership respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.