Position Title:

　　Video Journalist (CMG)

　　Status of Employment:

　　Permanent

　　Position Language Requirement:

　　French

　　Language Skills:

　　French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

　　Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

　　At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

　　Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

　　Unposting Date:

　　2024-02-04 11:59 PM

　　This role requires full time on site presence.

　　Your role

　　Radio-Canada Northern Ontario is looking for a videojournalist with keen editorial judgment and excellent visual storytelling skills. If you are the right person for this role, you are independent, resourceful and driven by curiosity.

　　You are comfortable talking to anyone and committed to seeking out a range of perspectives in your coverage. You make cold calls and maintain relationships with a long list of contacts. You bring newsy and original ideas to the table and you know how to use investigative tools.

　　Under the general direction of an Executive Producer or delegate, you will operate independently or in a team to research, gather, package and present material for all platforms. Work is governed by CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and programming policies and standards. Advice and supervision are available, of course, but initiative and independent judgment are essential.

　　Although you are part of the Sudbury news team, you must also work closely with the radio current affairs programs to ensure that the best of your work is shared widely with the audience.

　　Key responsibilities:

　　Write for a variety of platforms including digital, social media, radio and television. Edit material for use on all platforms.

　　Gather high-quality video, photographs and audio on scene in a variety of situations.

　　Monitor developing news through a variety of sources.

　　Arrange and conduct interviews in both English and French, and gather clips in French.

　　Decide which elements should be included in a story, their order, length and sequence, and the method of transition from one element to another.

　　Prepare, align, set up and operate various pieces of camera equipment, ensuring optimal video, audio and technical quality under prevailing conditions.

　　Edit recorded items on appropriate/available editing systems.

　　Report the story, either on camera or in voiceover form.

　　What you bring

　　Graduation from university or community college in a relevant course of study.

　　Three or more years’ experience in broadcast journalism.

　　Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing people in northern Ontario.

　　Proven skills in shooting and editing video to tell compelling stories.

　　Demonstrated range of visual storytelling techniques that extends beyond the traditional television pak.

　　Ease with on-air work.

　　Strong knowledge of social media and digital platforms in general.

　　Critical acumen.

　　Proven ability to generate original story ideas and knowledgeable contacts.

　　Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

　　Proven conversational writing style.

　　Ability to respond to breaking news situations quickly and accurately.

　　Ability to work independently as well as in teams.

　　Ability to work flexible hours in a high-pressure, tight-deadline environment, often in unexpected overtime situations.

　　Excellent interpersonal skills (we like to laugh and we hope you do too!).

　　Excellent command of French and good knowledge of English.

　　Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance company.

　　Valid passport and ability to travel as needed.

　　Please include a link to samples of your work in your cover letter.

　　Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

　　Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

　　We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

　　CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected] .

　　You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

　　Primary Location:

　　43 Elm Street, Suite 120, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 1S4

　　Number of Openings:

　　1

　　Work Schedule:

　　Full time

　　At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.