Indigenous Video Journalist

Rogers; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers is looking for an Indigenous Video Journalist to join an all-Indigenous news team. This role focuses on bringing an Indigenous lens to reporting on local issues, creating engaging content for various platforms, and contributing to a team dedicated to redefining media representation.

Benefits

Discounts on Rogers services

Company matching contributions to charities

Employee Family Assistance Plan

Low-cost fitness memberships

Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification program

Qualifications

• Experience in reporting on Indigenous issues and communities.
• A passion for news and visual storytelling.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines for media content.

Responsibilities

• Generate multi-platform content for CityNews and 680 NEWS.
• Present scripted content live on-air and on other media platforms.
• Develop reliable sources and maintain knowledgeable contacts.

Skills

News Reporting

Visual Storytelling

Indigenous Community Engagement

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Job description

Indigenous Video Journalist

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.

Who we're looking for:

CityNews is seeking Indigenous journalists to join an all-Indigenous news team spanning the country. Be part of an Indigenous-led team charting its own path and building something great.

Working in our television newsrooms, you will bring an Indigenous lens to reporting on all local issues and topics, as well as focusing on storytelling related to Indigenous communities and peoples.

To be part of this team, you must be a member of one or more of the following three groups of Indigenous peoples: First Nations (status and non-status), Métis, or Inuit.

What you'll do:

• Generate compelling multi-platform content for CityNews and 680 NEWS
• Gather and verify factual information through interview, observation, and research
• Shoot, screen, select, and edit material from internal and external sources
• Write engaging, relevant, and concise news stories under tight deadlines according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Present scripted and unscripted content live on-air and on other media platforms from remote locations
• Respond to breaking news situations quickly and accurately
• Develop reliable sources and maintain knowledgeable contacts
• Stay fluent in social media trends with active accounts
• Express a desire to learn other roles across Rogers Media

What you'll bring:

• A passion for news and visual storytelling — understanding what makes a great story and knowing how to tell it.
• A keen interest in local news, including spot news and breaking news.
• Strong experience in reporting on Indigenous issues and communities.
• A self-starter, willing to lead with curiosity and initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple daily deadlines for online and broadcast media.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Additional supports for our Indigenous employees include, but are not limited to:

• Access to a formal Employee Family Assistance Plan
• Tax exemptions for First Nations living or working on reserve
• Traditional Indigenous Practice Leave
• Participation in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification program via Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
• An executive leadership team committed to truth & reconciliation
• An Indigenous Peoples Network — an internal support network for Indigenous employees and cultural preservation
• Gord Downie-Chanie Wenjack Legacy Space Program

What's in it for you?

We invest in our people and help them reach their potential. Benefits include:

• Discounts on Rogers services, Blue Jays tickets, TSC items, and wireless accessories
• Company matching contributions to charities

Growth & Development Opportunities:

• Self-driven career development programs (e.g., MyPath)
• Priority in applying to internal roles

Wellness Programs:

• Homewood employee & family assistance program
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & virtual therapy sessions
• Low or no-cost fitness memberships with virtual classes

Our commitment to environment and diversity:

• Environmental protection initiatives
• Diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous Peoples

To protect our people, a pre-employment background check will be conducted, including criminal, credit, and driver’s record checks as applicable.

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Variable

Location: 180 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Travel: No

Category: Broadcasting & News

Requisition ID: 322912

At Rogers, we embrace diversity and inclusion, ensuring all candidates are considered and supported throughout the recruitment process. For questions, visit our Recruitment Process FAQ.