Videojournalist, Culture and Society (French Services) (On Site)

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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 Estrie is seeking a videojournalist with sharp editorial judgment a high degree of autonomy and originality. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to uncover and tell original stories aligned with editorial priorities. They will produce field reports and pitch a range of content for digital platforms which may also be adapted for radio and television as needed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for finding compelling off-the-beaten-path stories within their assignment area focusing on arts culture society and community life.

The videojournalist will be based in Sherbrooke and will report to Emilie Richard Delegated Executive Editor.

The successful candidate will be required to capture images using their phone and present content in a vertical format.

You must demonstrate creativity resourcefulness rigor and a high level of independence. You should have an excellent ability to make information clear and accessible. You must be able to work effectively under pressure conduct your own research gather material shape it and present it confidently across multiple platforms. Guidance and supervision will be provided.

The work schedule is variable and you must be able to travel throughout your coverage area.

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

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.

• Three (3) years of experience in journalism or equivalent.

Skills:

• Strong reporting skills.

• Excellent knowledge of Premiere editing software an asset.

• Strong on-air presence and dynamism.

• Excellent interviewing skills.

• Ability to write clearly and concisely.

• Ability to generate original story ideas and approach them creatively.

• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines and frequent unexpected overtime.

• Flexibility to regularly contribute to radio programs national television and web platforms.

• Creativity in problem-solving.

• Strong creativity imagination motivation and synthesis skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate in French.

• Good knowledge of English is an asset.

• Valid drivers license.

Selected candidates will be required to undergo:

• French language and general knowledge tests.

• Interview.

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 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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