K'en T'em Limited Partnership

Reporter – Indigenous & Community Storytelling

Job Title: Reporter – Indigenous & Community Storytelling
Reports to: Editor
Term: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $47,993.40 annually
Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found
Closing Date: April 10th, 2026

The Merritt Herald, a 100% Indigenous owned community newspaper, is looking for a Reporter – Indigenous & Community Storytelling to join our newsroom through the Changing Narratives initiative. This is a unique opportunity for someone who cares about their community and wants to tell real stories that matter, from an Indigenous perspective and with a strong sense of place.

You don’t need to have a degree to apply. We’re just as interested in people who are curious, thoughtful, and have something to say. Maybe you’ve never worked in a newsroom before, but you’re a strong writer, a good listener, and you want to learn. Maybe you’ve got lived experience, ideas, and a voice that isn’t always heard.

This role is about community storytelling, building relationships, sharing voices, and helping reflect the people and stories of our communities in a meaningful way. If you’ve ever thought about writing, storytelling, or making an impact through media, this could be your way in.

Please note that this role is contingent upon successful funding application and is currently funded for 1 year.

Primary Duties

• Talk to people, listen to their stories, and turn them into articles for print and online,
• Cover a mix of stories, from community features to regular local news, to build your skills and experience,
• Get out into the community at events, gatherings, and meetings and report on what’s happening,
• Take photos to go along with your stories,
• Build real relationships with community members and sources over time,
• Help make sure Indigenous and nłeʔképmx voices are represented in a fair, accurate, and respectful way, alongside K’en T’em Limited Partnership, and
• Learn how to manage a number of stories at once and meet weekly deadlines with support from the team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• You enjoy writing and know how to get your ideas across clearly,
• You care about storytelling and what’s happening in your community,
• You have an interest in Indigenous communities and perspectives, or lived experience you bring to the work,
• You’re curious, take initiative, and are excited about learning how journalism works, and
• You can stay organized, work on your own when needed, and meet deadlines.

Experience and Requirements

• Any writing or reporting experience is helpful, including community work, blogging, creative writing, or media,
• Photography or multimedia skills are an asset,
• Not required (but an asset), post-secondary education in journalism, communications, or a related field, and
• A valid BC driver’s license with access to reliable transportation, 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: Most office work will be conducted from the Merritt Herald office at 1951 Garcia St, Merritt BC, with frequent in-community work such as interviews and event coverage. Hybrid options may be considered for a candidate that is fully qualified,
• 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.