Video-Journalist (English Services) (On-Site)

Radio Canada; Happy Valley; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Video-Journalist for English Services to create compelling stories on-site in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. You will pitch, write, shoot, edit and package stories for digital, radio, social, TV and streaming platforms, delivering balanced coverage with strong community connections.

The role requires a journalism degree or equivalent and at least five years of recent experience, with the ability to work fast-paced environments and present live on-air.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of five years related experience.
• Experience in fast-paced daily news; strong news judgment and ability to react quickly to breaking news.
• Ability to write, shoot and edit stories for multiple platforms (digital, radio, social, TV, streaming).
• Established sources and connections in Newfoundland and Labrador communities, especially Labrador.
• Ability to present stories live on-air, from studio or field.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, write, shoot, edit and package original stories for all platforms.
• Respond quickly to breaking news events across digital, radio, social and visual programming.
• Regularly present stories on-air, providing analysis and context.
• Distill complex information under tight deadlines.
• Foster and maintain a broad pool of sources and contacts.

Skills

Journalism

Video journalism

On-air reporting

Editing

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Non-linear editing

Camera operation

Job description

## Video-Journalist (English Services) (On-Site)Apply: Happy Valley/Goose Bay, NL: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 29, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR00007219**Position Title:**Video-Journalist (English Services) (On-Site)**Status of Employment:**Permanent**Position Language Requirement:**English**Language Skills:**English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)**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.**Unposting Date:**2026-09-28 11:59 PM### Are you a skilled visual storyteller, an ambitious self-starter and a collaborative team player?CBC Newfoundland and Labrador is looking for an experienced and creative Video Journalist to join our team.Equally comfortable in front of the camera as behind it, the successful candidate will be a strong journalist and innovative storyteller who brings original ideas and treatments to their stories, has an understanding of what works for social and streaming platforms and will have demonstratedskills in video and digital journalism.A keen observer and critical thinker, you must be able to analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of multiplatform news. You will know how to gather, write, edit and package stories for a variety of platforms including digital, radio, social, TV and streaming. You will have established sources in the province, and always have a list of original story ideas on the go, reflecting your desire to go beyond the regular news agenda and the standard buzz on social media. You will put audience needs at the centre of your journalism, ensuring your work highlights a broad range of perspectives, experiences and points of view, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media. You will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate andresonate with the communities we serve.**This role requires full-time, on-site presence.**## **Your responsibilities:**● Pitch, research, write, shoot, edit and package original stories for all platforms that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices.● Respond quickly to breaking news events – chasing, gathering, shooting, writing and packaging stories for digital, radio, social and visual programming.● Regularly present stories on-air, providing analysis and context to enhance theaudience’s understanding of issues.● Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.● Leverage strong interpersonal skills to foster and maintain a broad pool of sources and contacts.● Collaborate with colleagues to develop and break stories, and coordinate long-term Coverage.## **Your profile:**● Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.● Sound news judgment and a demonstrated ability to react quickly to breaking news and changing priorities, and chase multiple stories at once.● Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas that meet the needs of our audiences.● An understanding of Newfoundland and Labrador’s political landscape, economic drivers and demographics and a strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Labrador.● A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.● Superior writing skills across platforms.● Superior shooting and editing skills, and demonstrated experience producing innovative visual content for multiple platforms (digital, social, television)● Ability to present stories live on-air, from within the studio and out in the field.● Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.● Superior level of technical knowledge with a variety of cameras, broadcast equipment and non-linear editing platforms, including strong troubleshooting skills related to live video transmission● A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.● Possession of a valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance company.● University or college degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of five years of recent, related experience.● Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.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 nextstep 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 country’s diversity. That’s 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. That’s 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 Canada’s 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 [e-mail]. 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.**Primary Location:**12 Loring Drive, Happy Valley/Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, A0P 1C0**Number of Openings:**1