Videojournalist (Vaudreuil-Soulanges) (French Services) (On Site)

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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.

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Radio-Canada News is seeking two (2) videojournalists based in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area. 

In this role, you will be expected to pitch original story ideas, uncover exclusive news and produce stories that resonate with the local community. You will deliver content across all Radio-Canada platforms, including digital (written articles and vertical video), radio and television. You will handle your own field production (video, photo and audio) using provided equipment and may be called upon to support newsgathering efforts for the Montreal newsroom as needed.

We are looking for someone who is creative, resourceful, thorough and highly independent. You have a proven track record of making complex information accessible and engaging while working under pressure. You possess a deep understanding of digital best practices and know how to connect with Radio-Canada’s current and emerging audiences.

Please note that this position involves a variable work schedule and requires the ability to travel throughout the coverage area in a Radio-Canada vehicle as needed.

Please include a one-minute vertical video with your application explaining why you are the best fit for this role. You can upload the video file directly or by sharing a document with us that contains a link to your video.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Three (3) years’ journalism experience or equivalent.

Skills:

• Strong reporting skills across multiple platforms — digital, radio and television.

• Strong understanding of digital best practices.

• Ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices (JSP).

• Excellent on-air presence and comfort with live reporting.

• Ability to write clearly and concisely.

• Demonstrated ability to break news and pitch original story ideas.

• Creativity in news packaging and visual storytelling.

• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines.

• Technical proficiency with modern journalism and production tools.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Excellent command of French with a good working knowledge of English (an asset)

• Flexibility to work irregular hours.

• Valid driver’s licence.

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Please include a one-minute vertical video with your application explaining why you are the best fit for this role.

• Journalistic testing (general knowledge, French grammar and writing test).

• Interview.

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 next

step 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 [email protected].
 
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.

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