Video Journalist

Position Title:
Video Journalist (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

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:
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This role requires full time on site presence.

Please note that this is a full time permanent position working Wednesday to Sunday.

Your role

Based in Fredericton, CBC New Brunswick is seeking a skilled, multi-platform storyteller to tell the stories of the province. We are looking for someone with the ability to work collaboratively in a newsroom, offering ideas and suggestions to enhance news coverage across all platforms.

This job is for you if you thrive under pressure, believe strongly in accountability journalism and have a proven track record of digging up information and telling original and visually compelling stories.

Local news and community storytelling is more important than ever. We're looking for a creative and innovative storyteller who knows the people, the communities and the culture of New Brunswick. You will understand our diverse population and the importance of reflecting all of our communities in our content.

You're innovative and will try new things, new workflows and new story treatments. You inspire others to do the same. You are a team player.

You have experience working on breaking news, producing original journalism and writing new content. You will be required to present information on air in a variety of formats and perform other production tasks. You will have a demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely for both broadcast and text.

You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

Key Tasks:

• High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Pitches original story ideas.
• Gather information from various sources.
• Arranges and conducts interviews.
• Prepares items for television, radio and digital platforms.
• Understands the key needs of shooting video.
• Edits recorded items on appropriate/available editing systems.

You possess:

• Graduation from University or Community College in a relevant course of study or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience using various news platforms, including digital, social, radio and television.
• Ability to generate original story ideas and creative video content.
• Knowledge of and connection to equity-deserving communities.
• Commitment to including all equity-deserving groups in our storytelling.
• Demonstrates the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Comfortable and dynamic on-air presence.
• Ability to thrive under deadline.
• A natural interest and curiosity in current and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility in hours, including evenings and on weekends, and ability to work unscheduled overtime.
• Valid driver's license.

Please include links to samples of your work in your cover letter.

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 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 .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website . 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 . 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:
1160 Regent Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 3Z1

Number of Openings:
1

Work Schedule:
Full time

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