Indigenous Video Journalist

Rogers Communications • Montreal, QC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 of all kinds, 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 deliver for multiple, daily online and broadcast deadlines.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends (as required).
• Valid driver’s licence and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Generates compelling multi-platform content for CityNews and 24/7
• Gathers and verifies information through interview, observation, and research
• Shoots, screens, selects, and edits material from internal and external sources
• Writes engaging, relevant, and concise news stories under tight deadlines according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Presents scripted and unscripted content live on-air and on other media platforms from remote locations
• Responds to breaking news situations quickly and accurately
• Has knowledgeable contacts and has the capacity to develop reliable sources
• Fluent in social media trends with active accounts
• A desire to learn other roles across Rogers Media

Benefits

• Financial support for French language training and videographer skill development will be provided as part of this role
• Access to a formal Employee Family Assistance Plan
• Tax exemptions for First Nations living or working on reserve
• Traditional Indigenous Practice Leave
• A company that is part of the Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification program via Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
• An executive leadership team that humbly supports a corporate journey toward truth & reconciliation
• An Indigenous Peoples Network – an internal support network for Indigenous employees and Indigenous cultural preservation
• Gord Downie-Chanie Wenjack Legacy Space Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed