Videojournalist (French Services)

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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.

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Your role

Radio-Canada Qubec is seeking a videojournalist to be based in its Quebec City station. You will report to the Senior Manager News and Programming. We are looking for a skilled individual who can develop news and community-focused stories and who can propose prepare and present content that particularly resonates with the 18-to-35 age group on the Info app and all other Radio-Canada platforms. As a videojournalist you will need to capture footage using your phone and present it in vertical and other formats as required.

You should be creative resourceful thorough and highly independent. Adhering to CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices you will need to demonstrate an excellent ability to make information accessible and apply digital best practices. You must also be able to work effectively under pressure conduct your own research as well as gather package and present your material confidently across all platforms.

You will work a variable schedule and must be capable of travelling across your entire coverage area. You will bring original ideas and solutions to our news programs and have demonstrated skills in producing reports for our newscasts.

You may be asked to cover stories for our other platforms and will have to work flexible hours.

What you bring:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Three (3) years journalism experience or equivalent

• At least two (2) years relevant on-air experience (hosting producing video stories writing digital articles and doing live radio hits)

Skills:

• Solid reporting skills

• Good knowledge of the Adobe Premiere editing suite

• Comfortable and dynamic on-air presence

• Excellent interviewing skills

• Ability to write clearly and concisely

• Ability to generate original story ideas and creative treatments

• Ability to work in a high-pressure tight-deadline environment often in unexpected overtime situations

• Flexibility to work regularly for radio shows national television and digital platforms

• Valid drivers licence

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Strong ability to generate ideas be self-motivated and distil complex information

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to speak both English and French

Candidates will be subject to the following:

• Interview

• Tests

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.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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.

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