Video Journalist (English Services) (On-Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Sydney; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Video Journalist to join their dynamic team in Sydney. This exciting role involves crafting engaging stories that resonate with local communities, utilizing innovative visual storytelling techniques. You will collaborate closely with producers and contribute to a vibrant newsroom culture. If you thrive under pressure and are committed to inclusive journalism, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in the media landscape. Join a team that values creativity and integrity, and be part of a mission that connects Canadians through compelling content.

Qualifications

• High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues in journalism.
• Experience in writing, shooting, and editing video content.

Responsibilities

• Pitch original story ideas and gather information from various sources.
• Edit and deliver video content focusing on live and on-demand.

Skills

Storytelling

Video Editing

Interviewing

Research

Journalism Ethics

Community Engagement

Education

University Degree in Journalism

Community College in Relevant Field

Tools

Video Editing Software

Digital News Platforms

Job description

Position Title:

Video Journalist (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

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:

2025-05-16 11:59 PM

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Your role

CBC Cape Breton is looking for a video journalist to join our team. You’re innovative and will try new things, workflows, and story treatments that are informative and shareable. You help our audience make sense of the day and are flexible and adaptable to the rapidly changing media landscape. You will help guide our video strategy, emphasizing using video to reach and engage younger audiences.

In this role, you will work out of our Sydney newsroom, operating under the direction of the Cape Breton senior producer and collaborating closely with our visual storytelling producers and assignment desk in Halifax. You will research, gather, package, and present stories for digital, radio, and TV, ensuring all journalistic standards are met and stories are fair, balanced, accurate, and resonate with the communities we serve.

This job is for you if you thrive under pressure, believe strongly in accountability journalism, and have a proven track record of digging up information and telling original and visually compelling stories.

Local news and community storytelling are more important than ever. You will have a deep understanding of Cape Breton and understand the importance of reflecting all of our communities in our content. You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

You know the people, communities, and culture of Cape Breton. You will be a champion for innovative visual storytelling content, advocating for the creative use of video, still images, graphics, and other visual storytelling techniques.

Key Tasks:

• Pitch original story ideas and video treatments.
• Gather information from various sources.
• Arrange and conduct interviews.
• Plan, edit, and deliver video with a focus on live and on-demand content.
• Understand the key needs of shooting video.
• Edit recorded items on appropriate editing systems.
• Work with newsroom leadership to develop clear video strategy and workflows.

Qualifications

You possess:

• High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Understanding of what videos work for our audience and why.
• Ability to generate original story ideas.
• Ideas about how to make video content engaging and informative to a Cape Breton audience.
• Graduation from a university or community college in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience using various news platforms, including digital, social, radio, and television.
• Experience in writing, shooting, editing, fact-checking, and packaging video content in compelling ways.
• Comfort with change and uncertainty, thriving in an innovative environment.
• Knowledge of and connection to equity-deserving communities across Prince Edward Island.
• Commitment to inclusive storytelling and a diverse, respectful work culture.
• Comfortable on-air presence.
• Ability to work under deadlines and as part of a team.
• Flexibility in hours, including evenings and weekends, and ability to work unscheduled overtime.
• Valid driver’s license.

Please include links 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 those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance will be asked to complete a background check, including a criminal record check and possibly other checks based on operational requirements.

CBC/Radio-Canada values diversity and is committed to reflecting Canada’s makeup through an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

All employees must adhere to our Code of Conduct and disclose any conflicts of interest.

Primary Location:

500 George Place, Suite 120, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 1K6

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full-time