Top Benefits
About the role
Are you a passionate journalist ready to lead impactful storytelling in one of B.C.’s most dynamic and fast-growing regions? We’re looking for an experienced newsroom leader to shape the news agenda across the Kelowna area — communities rich with stories that matter.
As Editor of Kelowna Capital News, Lake Country Calendar, and West K News, you’ll guide a team of dedicated reporters in delivering timely, hyperlocal journalism that connects readers to the issues, people and events shaping their lives. This is a unique opportunity to influence how news is told in a region where local journalism truly makes a difference — every single day.
The successful applicant will be supported by the divisional Vice President and Okanagan Bureau Chief.
Qualifications include:
- Excellent news judgement and experience in digital-first community news reporting.
- Ability to analyze audience data and apply insights to guide story selection and team assignments.
- Strong editing skills paired with a collaborative, respectful feedback style.
- Clear understanding of the evolving media landscape and digital best practices.
- Sharp critical thinking and sound editorial decision-making.
- A passion for mentoring journalists and an eagerness to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Black Press Media places key importance on maintaining timely, accurate, and engaging digital coverage, while also elevating the impact of print storytelling. Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and motivate reporters across multiple communities are essential.
Applicants must hold formal journalism degrees or diplomas, with demonstrated experience as an Editor in a digital newsroom. Experience in broadcast or multimedia journalism is a distinct asset.
Expected annual salary: $60,000 per annum
About Kelowna:
Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is one of British Columbia’s most vibrant cities. Surrounded by vineyards, lakes, and mountains, the region offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban energy. Perks of living in Kelowna include: award-winning wineries, scenic beaches, top-rated ski resorts, and a thriving food, arts and culture scene that draws visitors and locals alike year-round.
About Black Press Media:
A division of Carpenter Media Group, Black Press Media is a leading local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results.
Our journalists are among the very best in Canada, and we invest in those who excel, offering competitive salary, benefits, and pension packages.
Please forward your resume and writing sample to:
Karen Hill
VP, Okanagan Division
karen.hill@blackpress.ca
Ashley Wadhwani-Smith
Senior Director of Content, Engagement
journalism@blackpress.ca
Applicants must be able to legally work in Canada and hold a valid driver’s licence. A reliable vehicle and smartphone are required.
Application will be accepted until position is filled.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Black Press Media
The largest independent media company in North America with highly engaged media platforms in British Columbia, Central Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
Black Press Media is a division of Carpenter Media Group.
In addition to Canadian operations BPM extends its publishing operations in Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.
British Columbia, Canada is comprised of four major geographic regions, BC North, BC South, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, Black Press Media serves small communities like Barriere and Sooke, as well as British Columbia's major urban centres, Victoria and Surrey. Its media operations are widely read in some of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, like Kelowna, Nanaimo and Abbotsford.
Black Press Media is home to some of the oldest, most trusted local media in Western Canada, like the Chilliwack Progress, founded in 1891, and the Ashcroft Journal, which first published in 1895. Market by market these are the leading newspapers and news websites in their respective communities.
Black Press Media’s suburban and urban print and online operations provide audiences with a superior blend of localized news coverage that is recognized with numerous editorial awards every year. BPM invests in relevant, high quality journalism that affects the lives of readers and the communities served. This commitment is complemented by award winning photography and advanced marketing. Black Press Media Community and Daily Newspapers are all the places that you want to be.
Top Benefits
About the role
Are you a passionate journalist ready to lead impactful storytelling in one of B.C.’s most dynamic and fast-growing regions? We’re looking for an experienced newsroom leader to shape the news agenda across the Kelowna area — communities rich with stories that matter.
As Editor of Kelowna Capital News, Lake Country Calendar, and West K News, you’ll guide a team of dedicated reporters in delivering timely, hyperlocal journalism that connects readers to the issues, people and events shaping their lives. This is a unique opportunity to influence how news is told in a region where local journalism truly makes a difference — every single day.
The successful applicant will be supported by the divisional Vice President and Okanagan Bureau Chief.
Qualifications include:
- Excellent news judgement and experience in digital-first community news reporting.
- Ability to analyze audience data and apply insights to guide story selection and team assignments.
- Strong editing skills paired with a collaborative, respectful feedback style.
- Clear understanding of the evolving media landscape and digital best practices.
- Sharp critical thinking and sound editorial decision-making.
- A passion for mentoring journalists and an eagerness to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Black Press Media places key importance on maintaining timely, accurate, and engaging digital coverage, while also elevating the impact of print storytelling. Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and motivate reporters across multiple communities are essential.
Applicants must hold formal journalism degrees or diplomas, with demonstrated experience as an Editor in a digital newsroom. Experience in broadcast or multimedia journalism is a distinct asset.
Expected annual salary: $60,000 per annum
About Kelowna:
Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is one of British Columbia’s most vibrant cities. Surrounded by vineyards, lakes, and mountains, the region offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban energy. Perks of living in Kelowna include: award-winning wineries, scenic beaches, top-rated ski resorts, and a thriving food, arts and culture scene that draws visitors and locals alike year-round.
About Black Press Media:
A division of Carpenter Media Group, Black Press Media is a leading local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results.
Our journalists are among the very best in Canada, and we invest in those who excel, offering competitive salary, benefits, and pension packages.
Please forward your resume and writing sample to:
Karen Hill
VP, Okanagan Division
karen.hill@blackpress.ca
Ashley Wadhwani-Smith
Senior Director of Content, Engagement
journalism@blackpress.ca
Applicants must be able to legally work in Canada and hold a valid driver’s licence. A reliable vehicle and smartphone are required.
Application will be accepted until position is filled.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Black Press Media
The largest independent media company in North America with highly engaged media platforms in British Columbia, Central Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
Black Press Media is a division of Carpenter Media Group.
In addition to Canadian operations BPM extends its publishing operations in Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.
British Columbia, Canada is comprised of four major geographic regions, BC North, BC South, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, Black Press Media serves small communities like Barriere and Sooke, as well as British Columbia's major urban centres, Victoria and Surrey. Its media operations are widely read in some of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, like Kelowna, Nanaimo and Abbotsford.
Black Press Media is home to some of the oldest, most trusted local media in Western Canada, like the Chilliwack Progress, founded in 1891, and the Ashcroft Journal, which first published in 1895. Market by market these are the leading newspapers and news websites in their respective communities.
Black Press Media’s suburban and urban print and online operations provide audiences with a superior blend of localized news coverage that is recognized with numerous editorial awards every year. BPM invests in relevant, high quality journalism that affects the lives of readers and the communities served. This commitment is complemented by award winning photography and advanced marketing. Black Press Media Community and Daily Newspapers are all the places that you want to be.