(Arabic) Video Journalist

Rogers Communications, Inc.; Laval; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Arabic Video Journalist to join their dynamic team. This role involves finding and reporting original stories that resonate with Canada’s Arabic community, utilizing your skills in shooting, editing, and presenting news across multiple platforms. You'll collaborate with innovative journalists and contribute to a diverse media landscape. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a strong background in journalism, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity, diversity, and the power of storytelling.

Benefits

Health & well-being benefits

Donation matching

Paid time off for volunteering

Pension plan

Employee stock options

Generous employee discounts

Leadership development

Mentorship programs

Coaching programs

Qualifications

• Strong background in journalism and storytelling.
• Experience with live news and field production is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Find and report original stories reflecting the Arabic community.
• Shoot, edit, and present news stories across all platforms.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of journalists.

Skills

Fluency in Modern Arabic

Video camera operation

Editing skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Social media proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Broadcast journalism diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

If you have a passion for news, then OMNI wants to meet you. We are looking for a talented Arabic Video Journalist who will deliver stories that resonate with Canada’s cultural communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism and a passion for storytelling.

What you will do…

1. Find original stories that reflect and resonate with the Arabic community in Canada.
2. Shoot, edit, report and present news stories about the Arabic community on all platforms - including Arabic national newscast.
3. Present scripted and unscripted coverage, live and recorded, from in-studio and remote locations.
4. Organize material and write engaging, relevant and concise news stories under tight deadlines according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
5. Collaborate with a diverse team of innovative journalists at OMNI and CityNews.
6. Build a strong network of contacts within the Arabic-Canadian community.

What you will bring…

1. Speak fluently in Modern Arabic, read and write Arabic script, and have a minimum basic working knowledge of French and English.
2. Proven experience operating a video camera and editing.
3. Adaptable and won’t allow obstacles to stop you from producing a compelling story.
4. Highly attentive to detail and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
5. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
6. Fluent in the digital news space with an ability to identify trending stories on social media.
7. Experience with live news and field production are assets.
8. A broadcast journalism diploma or equivalent experience.

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule and Location

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Variable
Length of Contract: 6 Months
Work Location: 1200, avenue McGill College (179), Montreal, QC
Travel Requirements: Up to 50%
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & News
Requisition ID: 322772

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.

Perks & Benefits

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

• Health & well-being benefits
• Donation matching
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
• Generous employee discounts
• Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply