Videojournalist based in Victoriaville (French Services)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian broadcaster in Sherbrooke is seeking a Videojournalist based in Victoriaville. You will report news stories, develop content for multiple platforms, and must be fluent in French. The ideal candidate has strong reporting skills, creativity, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Flexibility in schedule and travel is required. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a university degree with more than three years of relevant practical experience or a college diploma with more than five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily story ideas, research, and produce reports targeted at the Victoriaville audience.
• Gather content using a mobile phone and create reports for various platforms.
• Contribute original ideas and creative solutions to news programming.

Skills

Strong reporting skills

Ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts

Good knowledge of Premiere editing software

On-air confidence and energy

Excellent interviewing skills

Ability to write clearly and concisely

Ability to propose original story ideas and creative storytelling approaches

Capacity to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines

Flexibility to contribute to radio, national television, and digital platforms

Valid driver's license

Creativity and problem-solving skills

Imagination and motivation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Fluency in both English and French

Education

University degree or college diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Position Title

Videojournalist based in Victoriaville (French Services)

Status of Employment

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

French

Language Skills

French (Reading)

French (Speaking)

French (Writing)

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.

Your role

Radio-Canada Estrie is looking for a videojournalist based in Victoriaville . You will report to Charles Beaudoin Senior Manager of Journalism and Programming.

We are seeking a qualified individual who can develop daily story ideas research and produce reports that resonate with the Victoriaville regions audience for the Info app and all other Radio-Canada platforms. The successful candidate must be versatile and able to tell stories both in writing and in vertical video format. You must be comfortable gathering your own content (video photos interviews etc.) using a mobile phone.

You are creative resourceful rigorous and highly autonomous. You have a strong ability to make complex information accessible. You must be comfortable working under pressure conducting your own research and fieldwork shaping stories and presenting your material confidently across multiple platforms.

The work schedule is variable and you must be able to travel across your coverage area using a Radio-Canada vehicle .

You will contribute original ideas and creative solutions to our news programming and demonstrate solid skills in preparing reports for our news bulletins. You may also be called upon to work for other platforms and must be available for a flexible schedule often working independently.

Profile sought : Qualifications

A combination of education and experience equivalent to a university degree with more than three (3) years of relevant practical experience or a college diploma with more than five (5) years of relevant experience

Skills

• Strong reporting skills


• Ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts


• Good knowledge of Premiere editing software


• On-air confidence and energy


• Excellent interviewing skills


• Ability to write clearly and concisely


• Ability to propose original story ideas and creative storytelling approaches


• Capacity to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines and occasional unexpected overtime


• Flexibility to contribute to radio national television and digital platforms


• Valid drivers licence


• Creativity and problem-solving skills


• Imagination motivation and strong analytical abilities


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to communicate fluently in both English and French

Selected candidates will be tested as follows

Interview

Submission of a vertical video (under one minute) explaining why you are the best person to cover the news in Victoriaville

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.

Background Check

A mandatory Criminal record check.

Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 .

Code of Conduct

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.

Primary Location

1335 Rue King Ouest Suite 100 Sherbrooke Quebec J1J 2B8

Work Schedule

Full time

Employment Type

Full-Time

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