Videojournalist (On Site) (French Services)

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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.

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This position requires full-time on-site presence.

Your role

Radio-Canada Toronto is seeking a videojournalist with sharp editorial instincts strong autonomy and creativity. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional ability to find and tell original stories aligned with the editorial priorities of the cultural desk and the Toronto station. The candidate will produce field reports and propose a variety of content for Radio-Canadas digital radio and television platforms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for uncovering original and inspiring stories that stand out in line with their assignment. These stories may cover topics such as arts culture society and community life. A key responsibility will be to create high-quality content suited to the formats of both regional and national cultural television productionsand beyond. The candidate will also adapt their content for other platforms including web and radio.

This person will be part of the Toronto cultural desk and work closely with other teams in Toronto and across Ontario including the digital team newsroom and radio programs in Toronto and Windsor to maximize content impact.

The candidate will work independently or within a production unit to research gather edit shape and present content. Guidance and supervision will be provided but initiative and independent judgment are essential and highly valued in this role.

All work must comply with CBC/Radio-Canadas programming policies and journalistic standards and practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Pitch news stories reports interviews and cultural news features.

• Write for various media: digital platforms (including apps) radio television and possibly social media; adapt content to each platform.

• Produce multiple versions and/or formats of their content as needed depending on the assignment and the various Radio-Canada platforms (website apps radio TV etc.). This may include presenting the story live on television or radio programs.

• Produce videos text audio photos and other digital elements including vertically filmed footage in collaboration with digital production teams.

• Take photos and shoot high-quality video footage on location in various environments as well as record audio segments as needed.

• Stay informed about general and cultural news developments in Toronto and Ontario from various sources.

• Organize and conduct interviews in both English and French and collect French-language footage.

• Determine which elements to include in a story their order duration sequence and transitions.

• Prepare set up install and operate various cameras and auxiliary equipment to ensure optimal audio video and technical quality under existing conditions.

• Edit recorded elements using appropriate editing systems.

• Narrate reports either on-camera or via voice-over.

• Perform journalistic work in compliance with Radio-Canadas journalistic standards and practices.

• Produce a daily video journal if needed.

Your profile:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Five (5) years of journalism experience or equivalent

• Strong general knowledge and awareness of regional news and cultural issues on the local and Ontario scenes

• Demonstrated autonomy and creativity in story research

• Proven ability to shoot and edit audio and video to tell compelling stories

• Mastery of various visual storytelling techniques beyond standard television formats

• Comfortable performing on air

• Excellent knowledge of social media and digital platforms in general

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Demonstrated ability to find original story ideas and knowledgeable contacts

• Genuine commitment to promoting respectful culture and values of diversity and inclusion

• Strong writing skills with a conversational tone

• Ability to react quickly efficiently and accurately to breaking news

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Fluency in French and good command of English

• Valid drivers license and driving record that meets CBC/Radio-Canadas insurance requirements

• Valid passport and ability to travel as needed

• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices

• Proficiency in digital formats

• Familiarity with content management tools (e.g. WordPress and Scoop) is an asset

• Ability to work flexible hours under pressure with tight deadlines and to frequently work overtime in unexpected situations (may be required to work evenings and weekends depending on assignment and news developments)
  

Please include a link 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.

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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